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Local patrons give varied estimates of personal savings from library cards
Summary
In a brief recorded exchange, three library patrons said they have held cards from under three years to more than two decades and estimated personal savings ranging from about $100 to six figures; the comments illustrate patron-perceived value of library services rather than a formal accounting.
Three people speaking in a short recorded exchange described how long they have held library cards and gave wide-ranging estimates of personal savings from using library services. Speaker 1, a library patron, said, “How long have you had your library card?” and later allowed, “I’m gonna say 10,000.” Speaker 2, a library patron, said they have had a card for “2 and a half years. Just about,” and offered savings estimates including “500” and “$800.” Speaker 3, a…
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