Today’s stories include: key findings of US public libraries, ALA presidential candidates, overview of PLA2012, and more.

New Zealand

• Watch TVNZ news footage of @ChristchurchLib Central Library via @ChristchurchLib. (BoK9)
• Very cool. @StatisticsNZ release web versions of the New Zealand Official Yearbooks from 1893-2008 via @paulhayton. (BoK2)

Worldwide

• An overview of #PLA2012: Powerful Advice, Practical Solutions | @amlibraries. (BoK1)
• The key findings don’t surprise me. You?: US Public Libs: A Snapshot of Priorities & Perspectives via @jafurtado. (BoK9)
• Wish you could hear the @ALALibrary pres. candidates talk about the issues? You’re in luck via @librarianbyday. (BoK1)
• Ghana needs e-library facilities via @socialmediabutt. (BoK9)