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ABA is...
the national trade association for independent booksellers — since 1900. ABA offers education, services and products, advocacy, and relevant business information. Look below for a selection of this month's key news and programs.
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 Just posted! Videos of two inspiring speakers from BookExpo America 2008. Amy Goodman discusses the vital role independent bookstores play in keeping democracy alive, and Ed Begley, Jr. shares environmental tips. >Watch these videos!
The American Booksellers Association's Nominating Committee, chaired by Steve Bercu of BookPeople in Austin, Texas, is searching for qualified candidates to serve on the ABA Board of Directors. Any ABA member may submit nominations for board directors via an electronic form or a downloadable PDF. Nominations should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than October 31, 2008
 The Booksellers Print-to-Order Program offers booksellers the opportunity to publish any titles in the public domain, or whose rights they have secured from the author, and sell them at margins from 50 to 75 percent.>Learn more about the program. |
Classic Handsells
We all know how independent booksellers can make a difference for a book they love. Encourage a friend to nominate to the Indie Next List, and you could each win ABA Gift Cards good for $150 in books! Featured DIY for October:
 Editable Bookmarks How are these different from regular bookmarks? You can customize any of the text to suit your store, and your community. Visit the page below for details. ABA Members only: download them from Bookseller DIY now! When you need an answer to a nagging business question, tap into a knowledgeable, nationwide bookselling community. ABA's bookseller-to-bookseller online forums are a network of smart, supportive fellow independents who can offer advice on everything from in-store technology headaches to new online scams. Join the conversation today. >Go to the Forums Be part of the story at the "IndieBound Community"! It's a vibrant gathering place for supporters of indie retail businesses, the hub of a socially-conscious movement where you can share information about your favorite indie retailers, comment on community issues, offer recommendations, add stores to the national indie retailer map, and more. >Join now...Booksellers and other retailers have won a big victory in New York State to require out-of-state retailers to comply with existing state sales tax laws. This change comes after months of intense lobbying by New York booksellers, ABA, and other allied retailers and organizations. |
