| Library Service |
Retail Service/Product Comparison |
Value |
| Books |
Average price of hardcover & trade paperback books per
School Library Journal's Average Book Prices 2009. |
$20.00 |
| Magazines |
Average cover price of the magazines & journals in our collection. |
$5.00 |
| Movies |
Average movie rental price for individual DVD titles at
Blockbuster and similar outlets. |
$4.00 |
| Audiobooks |
Approximate median price of the books on CD, audiobook downloads, and pre-loaded single-title listening devices available for purchase online. |
$30.00 |
| Music CDs |
Average price of an iTunes album download. |
$10.00 |
| Fishing Poles/Tackle |
Cost to purchase one of the fishing kits
(pole, tackle box, and tackle) made available to adult patrons
through Hurst Library's Tackle Loaner Program. |
$30.00 |
Newspapers/Magazines
Used in the Library |
Median price of newspapers, magazines, and other
periodical publications available for use in the library |
$3.00 |
| Interlibrary Loans |
Average price plus shipping for a title on Amazon.com. |
$25.00 |
Adult Programs &
Book Discussions |
Price average for area entertainment venues, such as Rave Motion Pictures, Putt Putt Golf & Games, and
the Artisan Center & Theater. |
$10.00 |
Continuing Education
Classes |
Average cost of Continuing Education Classes at various area institutions, including Tarrant County College, the University of Texas at Arlington, and the Hurst Recreation Center. |
$80.00 |
Teen Programs
& Gaming Events |
Price average for area entertainment venues, such as Rave Motion Pictures, Putt Putt Golf & Games, and
the Artisan Center & Theater. |
$10.00 |
| Story Time |
Based on pricing for individual
event children's/student
tickets
at the
Tejas Storytellers Association's
2009 Texas Storytelling Festival. |
$5.00 |
| Youth Programs |
Price average for area entertainment venues, such as Rave Motion Pictures, Putt Putt Golf & Games, and
the Artisan Center & Theater. |
$10.00 |
| Computer Use |
Price per-hour for use of computer stations at FedEx-Kinkos. |
$12.00 |
| Wi-Fi Internet Access |
Based on the average per-hour price for wireless Internet access at
Starbucks, McDonalds, and other pay-per-use Wi-Fi HotSpots. |
$3.00 |
Tutors & Other
Education
Services |
Price for one hour of live online tutoring from Tutor.com. |
$35.00 |
Online Resources
& Databases |
Average monthly subscription price for access to online databases, authoritative online reference resources, and professional online journals. |
$20.00 |
| Reference Questions |
Estimated average monthly cost per user (nationwide) for
access to professional librarians providing assistance
with general research and reference queries. |
$7.00 |
| Readers' Advisory |
Estimated average monthly cost per user (nationwide) for
access to professional librarians providing assistance
with reading suggestions and book selection. |
$7.00 |
| Study/Meeting Rooms |
Average per-hour cost for meeting room rentals at area facilities,
combined with average per-semester-hour facilities usage fees at
local area
colleges & universities (for the 2009-10 academic year). |
$50.00 |
| Program Room |
Average per-hour cost of large program or
conference-size rooms
at various local area facilities. |
$250.00 |
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