SIBA congratulates the three booksellers who have earned their certifications from the Professional Booksellers School (PBS). Continue Reading
Each year SIBA hosts a virtual orientation for members where they can learn about the organization, learn about their member benefits, and receive a quick tour of where to find things on SIBA's website. The entire SIBA staff is on hand to present and answer questions. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, podcasts, playlists, albums, songs, TV shows, and movies that have us captivated this week. Continue Reading
Ten SIBA bookstores in nine different states will host one-day gatherings throughout March that include bookseller education, meet-the-author luncheons, networking, and idea shares on what’s working at attendee stores. This programming is FREE to SIBA member bookstores, and includes lunch. Continue Reading
2025 was a time of both triumphs and challenges for SIBA and SIBA's membership. On the one hand, SIBA's 50th anniversary was a year of steady growth in both membership numbers, and member engagement. Continue Reading
Submission deadline: January 31, 2026 Continue Reading
Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope that you'll enjoy it as much as we do. In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to create a new login. Your previous username and password... Continue Reading
Dominic Howarth of Book + Bottle in St. Petersburg, Florida and Jason Smith of Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia will each receive a $2500 cash award in recognition of their work bringing books to readers. Continue Reading
The books, music, podcasts, movies, TV shows, and general things in life your SIBA staff are into. Continue Reading
Celebrating difficult people and ambiguous situations. Continue Reading
The struggle for library freedom rages on in the Volunteer State after the Tennessee Secretary of State issued a series of letters directing libraries to conduct expensive material reviews based on vague and overly broad standards. Continue Reading
Over a hundred booksellers across all eleven states in SIBA territory recieved a $500 holiday bonus thanks to the generosity of James Patterson. Continue Reading
