About ABA Membership

Why should I be a member of the American Booksellers Association?

Membership Applications

Submit your application to join ABA electronically or print out a membership form and send it by mail or fax.

LIBRIS -- Casualty & Property Insurance

ABA-owned business insurance program, for booksellers only.

LIBRIS - Book Publisher Liability Insurance ABA-owned business insurance program, offering liability insurance for book publishers at a competitive rate.

Business Management Services/Affinity Programs

All ABA members have access to a wide range of business services designed especially for independent booksellers. The savings you may realize from these programs can substantially offset your ABA membership dues.

Opening a Bookstore: How ABA Can Help

Thinking about opening a bookstore? New to the industry? There are many ways the American Booksellers Association can help.

Projecting Your Opening Expenses and Start-Up Capital

Thinking about opening a bookstore? This article helps you determine how much capital you'll need and where you can go to get it.

Opening a Bookstore

The answers to some frequently asked questions about opening a bookstore taken from the book, Manual on Bookselling.