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Don't re-invent the wheel!

Welcome to the SIBA-sponsored Document Library. SIBA member bookstores have shared the forms, letters, signage and documents that they use in their businesses. These forms are all available for you to download and use in your store.

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index of available files

document request form

document submission form

Document Index

Letters:

Fountain author letter: This is the letter Fountain Bookstore (Richmond, VA) gives to every author who approaches them about stocking their book in the store. It is polite but firm; clear and concise, and spells out the minimum requirement for any book to be carried on the store's shelves. Available in pdf or MSWord format.

Co-op Forms:

Fountain Co-op Claim Form: An excellent generic sheet for claiming co-op money from publishers in a wide range of situations. This form is great for organizing your co-op claims in a simple and efficient way. Availabe as pdf only.

Store Signage:

"Signed Copy" Bookmarks: Created by Bristol Books as an alternative to stickering autographed books. Full color. pdf format only

"Staff Recommended" Shelf Talkers: Effective shelf talker cards for use with spined- or faced-out books. The card highlights the staff's personal reading tastes, and leaves a spot for "if you liked...then try..." recommendations. Available as pdf only.

Event Forms:

Fountain Event Worksheet: A worksheet designed by Fountain Bookstore to evaluate the profitability of both on and off-premises events, whether or not they are staffed by the store. The form can be used as a way to track the results of book purchases, discounts and sales, and would be especially useful as a record when dealing with repeat events done in cooperation with outside organizations. Available in pdf and MSWord format.

Conference/Off Premises Event Contract: A sample contact used by Bristol Books for off premises events. The terms were designed so that even with unpredictable or low sales, the store would not take a loss on the inventory. available in pdf or MSWord format.

Inventory Management Forms:

Fountain Returns Worksheet: A simple spreadsheet-style worksheet designed to track returns in all their stages from the initial pull to the final amount of credit received. Available in pdf and Excel format.

Customer Forms:

Book Club Selection Form: Used to track book clubs and reading groups and to follow their reading list and schedule. Available as a pdf only.

Document Request Form

 

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Letters
Fountain author letter
Co-op Forms
Fountain Co-op Claim Form
Store Signage
Signed Copy Bookmarks
Staff Recommended Shelf Talkers
Events
Fountain Event Worksheet
Conference Event Contract
Inventory Management
Fountain Returns Worksheet
Customer Forms
Book Club Selection Form
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(printed forms can be faxed to SIBA at 803-779-0113)

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Document Submission Form
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