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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. A volunteer board of 13 booksellers governs the Association. Member booksellers also serve on the ABA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEIC) in support of ABA's commitment to anti-white supremacy, antiracism, representation, equity, and dignity for all Peoples. 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
Councils, Committees, and Task Forces
- ABA Booksellers Advisory Council (BAC)
- ABA Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEIC)
- ABC Advisory Council
Policies
- ABA Ends Policies
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ABA Governance Policy Manual
(This document includes details about the Governance Process Policies, Board/CEO linkage, and more.) - ABA Bylaws
- ABA Code of Conduct
- ABA Values
- Most Recent ABA Governance Committee Report
- ABA Investment Policy
- ABA Nomination and Election Guidelines
- Member and Customer Grievance Policy
- Antitrust Guidelines
- ABA Vendor Review Policy
Reference Documents
Membership Meeting Reports
Town Hall Meeting Fliers
- BookExpo 2019
- Winter Institute 2019
- BookExpo 2018
- Winter Institute 2018
- BookExpo 2017
- Winter Institute 2017
Town Hall/Annual Meeting Video Recordings
Consolidated Financial Statements (including independent auditors' report)
- September 30, 2021 and 2020
- September 30, 2020 and 2019
- September 30, 2019 and 2018
- September 30, 2018 and 2017
- September 30, 2017 and 2016
- September 30, 2016 and 2015
- September 30, 2015 and 2014
ABA Tax Form 990
- 2019 Form (10/1/19 - 9/30/20)
- 2018 Form (10/1/18 - 9/30/19)
- 2017 Form (10/1/17 - 9/30/18)
- 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 (preferred contact method during COVID-19)
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MEMBER and MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES: info@bookweb.org
PRESS INQUIRIES: ray@bookweb.org
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ALL OTHER INQUIRIES: info@BookWeb.org
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