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ABA to End Fall Shows With E-Books & Literacy at SCIBA

ABA staff will be at the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association Authors Feast & Trade Show on October 20 to present education sessions, listen to booksellers’ concerns, and share updates on ABA’s programs and initiatives, including the new ABA/Kobo partnership.

Kobo Sign-up Form and Resources Now on BookWeb

This week, ABA launched a new webpage that gathers in one place all that member stores need to sign-up and begin promoting Kobo eBooks and eReaders to their customers.

Winter Institute Registration to Open September 27

ABA will open registration for its eighth annual Winter Institute  on Thursday, September 27. Wi8 kicks off in Kansas City, Missouri, with an opening reception on Friday, February 22, 2013.

E-Books and Literacy to Highlight ABA Education at NCIBA & PNBA

ABA staff will be at the mid-October shows of the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association and the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association to present two education sessions: “E-Books and Independent Bookstores” and “Meeting the Literacy Needs of Your Community.”

Call for ABA Board Candidates Continues

The search for qualified candidates to stand for election to the ABA Board of Directors in 2013 will continue until October 31, 2012. Any ABA member may submit nominations for Board directors.

An ABA CEO Update on Several Major Initiatives

In his bimonthly letter to members, ABA CEO Oren Teicher notes this afternoon’s breaking developments in the DOJ e-book pricing case and shares news of two arrangements that will benefit ABA members.

ABA to Focus on E-Books and Literacy at Heartland and NEIBA Shows

At the Heartland Fall Forum and the NEIBA Fall Conference, both from October 3 - 5, ABA will be presenting the education sessions  “E-Books and Independent Bookstores” and  “Meeting the Literacy Needs of Your Community.”

ABA to Offer E-Books Session at NAIBA Conference

ABA will be at the September 28 - 30 New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Fall Conference to share the latest details on Kobo, the new e-book solution for member stores, meet with booksellers about their concerns, and provide updates on association programs and initiatives.

ABA to Offer E-Books Session at MPIBA Trade Show

ABA will be at this fall’s Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association trade show to offer educational programming, meet with booksellers about their concerns, and share updates on ABA’s programs and initiatives.

Candidates Wanted for ABA Board

The Nominating Committee, chaired by John Evans of DIESEL, A Bookstore, is searching for qualified candidates to serve on the ABA Board of Directors. Any ABA member may submit nominations for Board directors.

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