The word "revival" has a special meaning down here in the SIBA territory--it's a gathering, a place to renew your faith, to revitalize your spirit. SIBA revivals are hosted by member bookstores 6-8 times each year. Each one presents something unique, each one is designed around whatever strength the store has and whatever skills it feels it can share with its fellow bookstores. If you are interested in hosting a revival at your store, or if there is a topic you'd like to see addressed in a future revival, email your suggestions to the Executive Director.

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Getting the Most Out of SIBA and ABA: 2006 Revivals Focus on Member Benefits

The 2006 Revival Season will.focus on giving attendees a thorough and complete overview of the many programs, services and special benefits that are offered to members of both SIBA and the American Booksellers Association (ABA). Members and non-members alike are invited to come hear abut all the ways that membership in these associations will improve their business and their bottom line. All revivals begin at 10:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. RSVP by emailing sebajewell@aol.com.

2006 Schedule

April 24

Malaprops
Asheville, NC

RSVP Today for our upcoming Bookseller Revival at Malaprops in Asheville, NC on April 24th !

Schedule of Events:

SIBA & ABA Can Help you Market Books and Book Authors: 10:00am - Noon

The Spoken Word (why and how to request tapings)

Authors 'Round The South (why and how to post events)

catalogs (why and how to use catalogs)

Book Sense and Southern Bestseller List (why and how to report)

SIBA Book Award (why and how to participate and promote titles)
and more if there is time…

Presenter: Nicki Leone, SIBA Webmaster

Lunch with Author Guest Timothy Schaffert, author of The Singing & Dancing Daughters of God compliments of Unbridled Books: Noon – 1pm

Education Program: Creating a Buy Local Campaign: 1pm - 3pm

Not only do locally-owned businesses have far greater economic impact on their communities than do national chains, there is growing evidence that by working with other independently-owned businesses in your town or city you can become a more profitable store. Learn about the important role bookstores can play in the creation of independent business alliances and in convincing more and more consumers to shop locally. Presenter is Raleigh Independent Business Alliance Director Linda Watson.

May 8

Inkwood Books
Tampa, FL

June 19

The Happy Bookseller
Columbia, SC

January 18

Alabama Booksmith
Birmingham, AL

Focus on Marketing: How SIBA & ABA can help you sell books

February 13

Fountain Bookstore
Richmond, VA

The events will include:

SIBA Benefits Session: 10:00am - 11:30am
SIBA can help you market books and book authors...

The Spoken Word (why and how to request tapings)
Authors 'Round The South (why and how to post events)
catalogs (why and how to use catalogs)
Book Sense and Southern Bestseller List (why and how to report)
SIBA Book Award (why and how to participate and promote titles)

ABA Bookseller Forum (including lunch): 11:45am - 1:15pm

Please join ABA CEO Avin Domnitz and ABA COO Oren Teicher over lunch to ask questions, express opinions, and hear from your bookseller colleagues. Over the years, these forums have provided very constructive input from members and have been indispensable in shaping future programs and initiatives of the association. This is your opportunity to come and be heard!

Education Program: Creating a Buy Local Campaign: 1:30pm - 3pm

Not only do locally-owned businesses have far greater economic impact on their communities than do national chains, there is growing evidence that by working with other independently-owned businesses in your town or city you can become a more profitable store. Learn about the important role bookstores can play in the creation of independent business alliances and in convincing more and more consumers to shop locally.

Expected participants as of Feb. 2, 2006:

Kelly Justice, Fountain Bookstore, Richmond, VA
Allison Hedrick, Heritage Books & Gifts, VA
Penny Latham, Paperback Writer, VA
Sandra Shuman & Jane Quin, Gordon Dickerson & Amy Cornelious, The Corner Shelf, Va
Linda Pate +1, Precious Memories Reading, VA
Lelia Taylor, Creatures n' Crooks Bookshoippe, VA
Meaghan Rickman, Island Bookstore, NC
Lisa Sharp, Nightbird Books, AR
Wanda Jewell, Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance
Nicki Leone, SIBA Webmaster
Avin Dominitz & Oren Teicher, American Booksellers Association

March 17

Spring Book Show
Atlanta, GA

Creating Killer Events: 8am - 9am
ABA Forum: 9:15am - 10:45am
Using Your Website as a Marketing Tool and Marketing Your Website: 11am - 12 Noon

Saturday 3/18; Resource Roundtable: 8am - 10am