The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
The events team at Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers is always coming up with creative ideas for events to get folks in the door time & again. From wine pairings to book clubs to book fairs, they craft gatherings that are a win-win for all involved. Continue Reading
The Buxton Civic Association has launched its first-ever scholarship fund in memory of beloved community member (and long-time SIBA member) and bookstore owner Marjean “Gee Gee” Rosell, aiming to support Hatteras Island students as they pursue higher education. Continue Reading
"Booksellers and bookstore owners should not be afraid of technology. I know that it can seem scary or daunting to learn new tech, but there are ways to make it work for you and your staff." Continue Reading
Ordering is one of the easiest things to check off your to-do list, and probably the most productive and cost-effective five minutes you will spend this year. Continue Reading
Twelve travel grants will be awarded, six to bookstores in the NAIBA region and six to bookstores in the SIBA region. Applicants must be from a bookstore that is a current member of either NAIBA or SIBA. Continue Reading
Because this year’s conference is held outside SIBA territory, the registration scholarships equal the cost of a full event pass to NVNR and are intended to help reduce the cost of attendance. Continue Reading
"While we still love hosting our favorite local and touring authors, we don't want our programming to be limited by our proximity to authors and their tours." Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
One of the most common questions bookstores ask SIBA about the catalog program is for help with ideas on how to use them. Continue Reading
Based on our booksellers' conviction that you can never have too many good books, Read This Next! is a list of books coming out next month that booksellers are especially excited about. Continue Reading
Designed to help bookstores expand their events programs, PSD flips the bookstore/publisher dynamic. Instead of listening to publishers pitch books to them, booksellers have a chance to pitch their bookstores to publishers and publicists, and have their undivided attention. Continue Reading
