The membership categories and additional benefits
included with annual dues are:
(To download this list in PDF format, click
here.)
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Regular Members
(Any business engaged in the retail sale of books; annual dues $350+)
Have access to the most current publisher terms via the ABA Book Buyer's
Handbook, which is continuously updated online; the members-only portion
of www.BookWeb, and member registration rates at BookExpo America, held
in conjunction with the annual ABA Convention. Regular members have voting
rights and have the opportunity to be involved in a bookseller-driven organization.
Storefront bookstores that meet certain criteria are eligible to participate
in Book Sense - Independent Bookstores for Independent Minds - the national
marketing and branding program. For new ABA bookstore members*,
we will pay regional bookseller association dues for one year. (Just
enter promotional code JRGNL on your application. *Offer
valid for 6 months following receipt of ABA membership application.) |
Provisional Members
(Individuals planning to open a bookstore; annual dues $350)
Have access to the most current publisher terms via the ABA Book Buyer's
Handbook� which is continuously updated online; the members-only portion
of www.BookWeb.org; and member registration rates at BookExpo America, held
in conjunction with the annual ABA Convention. For new ABA members*,
we will pay regional bookseller association dues for one year. (Just
enter promotional code JRGNL on your application. *Offer
valid for 6 months following receipt of ABA membership application.) |
Associate Members
(Publishers, distributors, wholesalers, and other vendors; annual dues
$350)
Have access to the ABA Book Buyer's Handbook� continuously updated
online with the added feature to self-edit listings. The opportunity to
purchase LIBRIS Liability Insurance designed exclusively for book publishers.
Member rates on rentals of ABA mailing lists and some advertising vehicles. |
Auxiliary Members
(Individuals and/or other businesses wanting to support independent bookselling;
annual dues $200)
Are entitled to limited membership benefits and business management services.
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