The values used in the Library Value Calculator:
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| Adult Books |
| Value based on a rounded average of the list and retail prices of a significant sampling of books in this category. | |
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| Young Adult Books |
| Value based on a rounded average of the list and retail prices of a significant sampling of books in this category. | |
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| Kids' Books |
| Value based on a rounded average of the list and retail prices of a significant sampling of books in this category. | |
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| Manga |
| Value based on a rounded average of common list prices on manga collections. | |
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| Anime |
| Value based on rounded average of common list prices on anime DVDs. | |
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| Videotapes/DVDs |
| Value based on rounded average of common list prices on DVDs. | |
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| Music CDs |
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list prices for CDs are $14.99 - $24.99. Full albums can also be bought
from iTunes and other online retailers, most commonly for $9.99. Value
based on a rounded average of these prices. | |
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| Books on Tapes/CDs |
| Value based on a rounded average of the list and retail prices of a significant sampling of books in this category. | |
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| Electronic Books |
| Value based on a rounded average of the prices of a significant sampling of books as available on eBooks.com. | |
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| Electronic Audiobooks |
| Value based on the average subscription rates for Audible.com. | |
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| Newspapers |
| Value based on the average of seven-day subscription rates for prominent local and national newspapers. | |
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| Magazines |
| Value based on a rounded average of the list prices of a significant sampling of commercial magazines. | |
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| Online Databases |
| Value based on subscription rate for online service Ancestry.com. | |
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| Adult Programs |
| Value based on a rounded average of the participation costs of programs in area communities. | |
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| Youth Programs |
| Value based on a rounded average of the participation costs of programs in area communities. | |
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| Internet Access |
| Value based on hourly pricing structure for area Internet cafés. | |
How the North Suburban Library System came up with these numbers: They went to retail stores, booksellers,
video stores, and park districts in the community to gather real world prices
for books, materials, and programs.
