Bookselling 101: Introduction to Buying

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Monday, January 25, 2016 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM EST

Now that the store's inventory management system is in place, it’s time to buy the books! The important task of buying requires planning and preparation, and knowing what to buy, when to buy it, and how much to spend is both an art and a science. This session will help prepare you for more effective buying.

  • Linda-Marie Barrett, Malaprop's Bookstore/Café (Asheville, NC)
  • Cathy Langer, Tattered Cover Book Store (Denver, CO)
  • Arlene Lynes, Read Between the Lynes (Woodstock, IL)
  • Annie Philbrick, Bank Square Books (Mystic, CT) (Moderator)
     

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The American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.

Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.

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