South Carolina valuation of library services
The total direct and indirect return on investment for every $1 expended on the state's public libraries by SC state and local governments is $4.48--almost 350%! (p.5)
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The extent taxpayers in South Carolina feel the public library contributes to their economic well-being
Among the findings are indications that the public library:
- 49% of business users indicated that they obtained most of the business/research information from their public library
- 78% of business users indicated that information obtained from the public library contributed to the success of their business
- 59% of personal investors said they obtained the information needed for making investment decisions from their public library
- 48% said "definitely" the investment information at the public library had contributed to their financial well-being and 34% said "somewhat"