| Library Services | Estimated Retail Value | Value Explained |
| Books Borrowed | $20.00 | Estimated average discount cost of hardcover & paperback |
| Magazines Borrowed | $3.00 | Estimated cost to purchase a popular periodical issue |
| Movies Borrowed | $4.00 | Sample Video Rental at Video Store |
| Audio Books Borrowed | $25.00 | Introductory Rental Price at booksontape.com |
| Music CDs Borrowed | $17.00 | Estimated cost to purchase a popular music CD |
| Magazine Use in Library | $3.00 | Estimated cost to purchase a popular periodical issue |
| Interlibrary Loan | $20.00 | Average cost for loans in Minnesota |
| Meeting Room Use per Hour | $50.00 | Estimate |
| Adult Programs Attended | $10.00 | Estimate |
| Children's Programs Attended | $6.00 | Estimate |
| Hours of Computer Use (i.e. Internet, MS Word, etc.) | $15.00 | Sample hourly rate at a copy center |
| Use of Subscription Databases | $40.00 | Estimate |
| Reference Questions Asked | $10.00 | Estimated staff cost per question |
