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Savings for Libraries Through Maine State Library (MSL) Services

Determine the Value of MSL Services

What would be the impact on your library's budget if the Maine State Library didn't provide, subsidize or negotiate for some of the services libraries and their patrons use every day? Use the following chart to calculate how much you save because you don't have to pay full price for things like an Internet connection or materials purchases.

Use "1" if the answer to a question is "Yes; Use "0" if the answer is "No."
If there is a blank in the question, fill in the actual number (hours/year, $ value, etc.)
Use .5 for 1/2 hour or similar decimals for factions of hours.
Estimated retail value of each service will be calculated on the right after you hit "enter" or tab to the next box.
Total value of MSL services to your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.
Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.

Value of Library Services - Use a "1" for "Yes"; "0" for "No"
Input Your Use	Library Services	Value of Services
	Does your library have a MSLN connection? Yes or No?	$
	Does your library file for eRate discounts? Yes or No?	$
	Our library and our patrons access Digital Maine Library databases. (must be a "1" - all Maine has access)	$
	I (and/or staff) confer with District Consultant and/or attend district programs about ___hours.	$
	I posted ____ job ads last year to the MSL website.	$
	My library purchases at least $___ of materials each year via MHEC.	$
	The circuit rider spent _____ hours at my library or use MSLN support by phone or email.	$
	My library receives Large Print books from MSL's Outreach Services every month. Yes or No?	$
	Staff at my library took ____ Webjunction courses.	$
	My library borrowed _____ professional books from MSL.	$
	Is your library on van delivery? Yes or No?	$
	Have you used materials or information posted on the MSL website? Yes or No?	$
	MSL is my ARRC library and we requested_______ ILL materials for patrons this past year.	$
	Is your library part of either Minerva or URSUS? Yes or No? [Database administration]	$
	Is your library either part of Minerva, URSUS, or Solar or you use Mainecat at times for ILL? Yes or No? [Licensing fees for software]	$

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