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About ABA
ABA Board of Directors, 2018 – 2019
(l to r: Angela Maria Spring, Christine Onorati, Jamie Fiocco, Kelly Estep, Pete Mulvihill, Kenny Brechner,
Kris Kleindienst, Robert Sindelar, Chris Morrow, Brad Graham, Annie Philbrick)
Who We Are
Founded in 1900, the American Booksellers Association is a national not-for-profit trade organization that works to help independently owned bookstores grow and succeed. ABA’s core members are key participants in their communities' local economy and culture, and to assist them ABA provides education, information dissemination, business products, and services; creates relevant programs; and engages in public policy, industry, and local first advocacy. The Association actively supports and defends free speech and the First Amendment rights of all Americans. A volunteer board of 11 booksellers governs the Association. ABA is headquartered in White Plains, NY.
Certain programs and benefits available to ABA members are managed and administered by Booksellers Order Services, Inc. (BOS), a for-profit holding company owned by the American Booksellers Association. BOS operates two subsidiary companies: Book Sense, Inc. and LIBRIS Indemnity Company, which manages a portfolio of business insurance policies for bookstores. Book Sense, Inc. administers the IndieCommerce program; efforts regarding publisher-sponsored promotions for independent bookstores; the Indie Next List program; and the Advance Access program.
Governance and Finances
Board of Directors
- Board of Directors, 2018 - 2019
- Face Out: ABA President Robert Sindelar on His Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Vice President Jamie Fiocco on Her Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Kenny Brechner on His Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Kelly Estep on Her Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Bradley Graham on His Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Kris Kleindienst on Her Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Chris Morrow on His Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Pete Mulvihill on His Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Christine Onorati on Her Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Annie Philbrick on Her Life Among Books
- Face Out: ABA Board Member Angela Maria Spring on Her Life Among Books
Councils and Task Forces
- ABA Board Task Force on Diversity
- ABA Booksellers Advisory Council, 2018 - 2019
- ABC Advisory Council, 2018 - 2019
Bylaws
Policies
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ABA Governance Policy Manual
(This document includes details about the ABA bylaws, Governance Process Policies, Board/CEO linkage, and more.) - ABA Code of Conduct
- Most Recent ABA Governance Committee Report
- ABA Nomination and Election Guidelines
- Member and Customer Grievance Policy
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ABA Employee Manual
(This document includes details about Employment Practices, Employee Benefits and Responsibilities, Accounting Policies and Procedures, and more.)
Membership Meeting Reports
Town Hall Meeting Fliers
Consolidated Financial Statements (including independent auditors'report)
ABA Tax Form 990
- 2016 Form (10/1/16 - 9/30/17)
- 2015 Form (10/1/15 - 9/30/16)
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2014 Form (10/1/14 - 9/30/15)
Previous years’ forms may be accessed via the GuideStar website.
About ABA
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.
Contact
- Phone: 800-637-0037
- E-mail: info@BookWeb.org
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