Hi SIBA friends!

In this update, I wanted to let you know that I have taken over as SIBA’s social media coordinator for SIBA and the Southern Bookseller Review. I will be posting videos each week of the most important things from the newsletter, things you need to know, store features, events, and more. I will also be doing video versions of both this membership update and the Ask Candice Anything column. Members are already finding the video posts helpful, so make sure you follow us on Instagram @siba_books and/or on Facebook to get the scoop directly from me. Also, if you have a question or would like to be featured on social media, please send me an email.

Outside of social media, we’re currently working on an official sunsetting process for when stores close, change ownership, etc. so we can better track those events. We’re also working on updating our resource database to give you access to the most up-to-date information. If you have something that you think other stores could benefit from, please share with us. I’m also working on cleaning up our database, compiling resources for you, and creating a Discord server where we can all talk to each other. I’m excited about all these projects, and we’re hoping to build a great online community.

I really want to hear all about the cool things your store is doing, so please fill out the Bookstore Profile Questionnaire and/or tag SIBA on social media and tell me all your awesome ideas, and I’ll use the information to feature you on our social media! 

As always, if you have any questions or if you just want to say hello, you can contact me any time at candice@sibaweb.com.