Hi SIBA Friends!

As your Member Relations Coordinator, I’m excited to start this monthly newsletter column to check in with you regarding the projects I’m working on and to tell you about all the great member benefits SIBA offers! One of my biggest goals is to ensure you know about the wonderful programs SIBA has and that you take advantage of all the opportunities you’re given. This column will also offer resources and call out educational opportunities. I hope to be informative and entertaining!

The first thing I would love you to know is that we want to feature you, our bookstore members, in this newsletter! We want to hear all about the cool things your store is doing, so please fill out the Bookstore Profile Questionnaire and tell us about your store, and we’ll use the information to feature you. 

Next, my current big project is reaching out to all of our members to check in, so if you see an email from me, please respond! I’m gathering information on what questions you have, how SIBA can best advocate for you and support you, and what you need in order to take advantage of the programs and opportunities SIBA offers. 

Finally, please welcome our newest members! These stores joined SIBA during the first quarter of 2023:

• Book Ferret, Winston-Salem, NC
• Broadway Books, Ashland, KY
• The Copper Acorn Books & Gifts, Marion, VA
• GG’s Library, Prosperity, SC
• Ghostlight Books, Springhill, TN
• Greene Books, Athens, AL
• Paper Hearts Bookstore, Little Rock, AR
• Treat Yo Shelf Books, Mountain Home, AR

We have new members in seven of the eleven states in our territory! I’m so excited to welcome all of you!

And of course, if you have any questions about your membership and benefits or if you just want to say hello, you can contact me any time at candice@sibaweb.com.