Today’s stories include: tapping into market knowledge, academic library value, trends n academic libraries, and more.

New Zealand

• Tapping into market knowledge -down at your local Library with @wcl_Marilyn. (BoK3)
• If this by @paulyhayton intrigues you, why not learn more about the Powerhouse at Reality Librarianship 3 via @sallyheroes. (BoK7)
• Like: 6: gamification | @deborahfitchett. (BoK3)

Worldwide

• ACRL White Paper Recommends Ways for Academic Libraries to Demonstrate Value | @LibraryJournal. (BoK9)
• 2012 top ten trends in academic libraries via @Anne6fy. (BoK9)
• Good data in here: Pew: Libraries 2020: Imagining the library of the (not too distant) future via @librarianbyday. (BoK9)
• How does your library encourage patron participation?: Participatory culture via @chblibraries. (BoK3)
• Who would notice if you cut your web content by 70%?: Starting with Simplicity | @LibraryJournal. (BoK3)