Equipment Use Policy

418 Corbett Ave. W.
Ladysmith, WI 54848
715-532-2604
ladysmithpl@ladysmithpl.org

	HOURS
M	10 am - 6 pm
T	10 am - 8 pm
W	10 am - 6 pm
Th	10 am - 6 pm
F	10 am - 6 pm
Sat	10 am - 3 pm
Sun	closed

Close this window

We know you value the services and resources provided by your public library, but just how much are those services worth?

Please enter the number of times you use the following library services each month

Input Your Use	Library Services	Value of Services
	Books Borrowed per Month	$
	Magazines Borrowed per Month	$
	In-Library Magazine Use per Month	$
	Newspapers Read in Library	$
	Videos Borrowed per Month	$
	Music CDs Borrowed per Month	$
	Audio Books Borrowed per Month	$
	Meeting Rooms Use (Hours per Month)	$
	Program/Class Attended per Month - Adult	$
	Program/Class Attended per Month - Child	$
	Computer Use (Hours per Month)	$
	Databases Used per Month (Number of Separate Databases)	$
	Reference Questions Asked per Month	$
Value you receive monthly from your library:		$
For every $1.00 in taxes you spend on your library, you receive $ of value in return*

*Where did these numbers come from? -- Per capita expenditures were collected from Wisconsin's 2010 Public Library Statistics, compiled by the State Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning (DLTCL). The return on investment is calculated by dividing each library's annual per capita expenditure by 12 (the number of months) to get a monthly per capita expenditure. The formula then divides the total value received each month by the monthly per capita expenditure.

This calculator is an adaptation of projects by the Maine State Library and Library Research Service, a unit of the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Department of Education that is operated in partnership with the Library and Information Science (LIS) Program, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver.

Computers are available to patrons on a first-come, first-served basis. Instructions for operating hardware are displayed near the computer. There is no charge for use of the computers, however, in order to make the service available to as many patrons as possible, a time limit for usage has been imposed. That time limit is thirty minutes to one hour. Library staff is available for general assistance in using the computer. However, staff are not expected to train patrons in the use of application programs. Tutorial manuals will be provided when available.

A printer is available. Printer paper will cost $.15 per sheet and must be paid for at the conclusion of the session.

A photocopy machine is available to patrons who wish to copy materials at the rate of $.15 per page.

Copy machine users are advised that there are restrictions on copyrighted materials. Any violation of copyright is the responsibility of the copy machine user.

The Library staff is not responsible for providing detailed instruction on specific personal devices such as e-book readers, digital cameras, or mobile devices. Patrons are responsible for familiarizing themselves with downloading e-books and audio books from the online catalog. Library staff can only help patrons with library-provided technology.

Return to BOARD INFO page