Things to do / Things not to miss
1. Check your SIBA Account and submit your store profile
Please take a moment to log in to your SIBA account and confirm that all the information is correct. This is especially important for 2024 because SIBA's membership has grown significantly this year.
Find your account | Submit your store profile | Add your emergency contact info (Why SIBA is asking for this information)
2. Update your Spring Calendars and Register for Upcoming Events
SIBA's event schedule is always geared towards bookseller development and giving bookstores the tools and resources they need to be successful businesses.
3. Promote the Southern Book Prize Ballot
The ballot closes on February 1. It is a great way to engage with your customers, and have them engage with your store. Readers can also take part in a raffle to win a set of the finalist titles, and a $100 gift card to your store.
4. Check available scholarships and financial aid
SIBA has a dedicated page for up to date information about available scholarships and financial assistance for booksellers. Currently applications are being accepted for the McCoy Grant for Bookseller Writers. Nominations for the Nancy Olson Bookseller Award will open in January. There are also a number of other subsidies and grants available to bookstores for things like attending the Professional Booksellers School.
5. Renew your SIBA Membership!
Your SIBA membership makes you eligible for a wealth of resources, education, and access to book industry connections. Now is the time to check on your membership status.
Membership is only $125 per year. Financial assistance is available via SIBA's Combined Regional Bookstore Banner Program (aka the "Banner for Dues" program), and payment installment plan.
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