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
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
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
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
The booksellers selected will be treated to customized itineraries at the fair, including specially developed panels, meetings, and receptions with publishers, authors, booksellers, and more. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Summer Catalog checklist: take these off your to do list! Continue Reading
IPC invites independent bookstores nationwide to participate in an in-store display contest and a social media campaign to take place throughout the month of March. IPC will award $2,000 in cash prizes–including $500 to the bookstore with the winning display, and $100 to runner ups. Continue Reading
Independent Bookstore Day is a joyous event we already work collaboratively on in our community. We want to talk about how we can make it better and better. Continue Reading
