Winter Institute 2023

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Virtual Wi2023 Opening Keynote: Chokepoints, Antitrust, Amazon, and You

Virtual Wi2023 Opening Keynote: Chokepoints, Antitrust, Amazon, and You (March 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session Virtual Wi2023 Opening Keynote: Chokepoints, Antitrust, Amazon, and You, Winter Institute 2023.
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Topic:
  • Advocacy
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  • 101

Kick off Virtual Wi2023 with a LIVE keynote conversation between Danny Caine (co-owner of the Raven Book Store and author of How to Resist Amazon and Why), Cory Doctorow (co-author of Chokepoint Capitalism), and Stacy Mitchell (Director of the Institute for Local Self Reliance). Together, they will explore the threats posed by corporate consolidation, and far-reaching strategies for fighting back.
Corporate monopolies are as powerful as ever, making it harder and harder for American small businesses to thrive. The explosive growth of monopolizers like Amazon has implications beyond booksellers, too, impacting creative workers, privacy advocates, the environment, and American labor. But with a new antitrust movement already claiming important victories, incremental progress is being made. Bookstores now have an opportunity for bold action to tell our story and resist corporate consolidation. In this discussion between three leading anti-monopoly thinkers, learn about the risks posed by capitalist chokepoints, and gain strategies for how to fight back.

Speakers: Danny Caine, Raven Book Store (Lawrence, Kansas); Cory Doctorow, Beacon Press; Stacy Mitchell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance (Minneapolis, MN)

The Knowing: The Power of Independent Artists and Independent Retail Spaces

The Knowing: The Power of Independent Artists and Independent Retail Spaces (February 23, 2023)
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

In Ani Di Franco’s debut picture book, The Knowing (Rise x Penguin Workshop), the iconic independent musician captures the awareness that we’re all meant for something greater than the sum of our parts. This knowing is integral to the spirit of independent bookstores and record stores, which operate as agents of cultural change on both local and national levels. And it is this knowing that compels each of us to dedicate our lives to championing the work of musicians and writers in our stores. In this once-in-a-lifetime closing keynote, Courtney Wallace, ABA’s Program Director of Independent Bookstore Day, will lead a conversation between Ani Di Franco, Carrie Colliton, co-founder of Record Store Day, and Robert Sindelar, managing partner of Third Place Books in Seattle. Together, they will discuss the intersection of independent bookstores and record stores, as well as the influence that independent retail spaces have on society.

The Knowing: The Power of Independent Artists and Independent Retail Spaces (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session The Knowing: The Power of Independent Artists and Independent Retail Spaces, Winter Institute 2023.
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

In Ani Di Franco’s debut picture book, The Knowing (Rise x Penguin Workshop), the iconic independent musician captures the awareness that we’re all meant for something greater than the sum of our parts. This knowing is integral to the spirit of independent bookstores and record stores, which operate as agents of cultural change on both local and national levels. And it is this knowing that compels each of us to dedicate our lives to championing the work of musicians and writers in our stores. In this once-in-a-lifetime closing keynote, Courtney Wallace, ABA’s Program Director of Independent Bookstore Day, will lead a conversation between Ani Di Franco, Carrie Colliton, co-founder of Record Store Day, and Robert Sindelar, managing partner of Third Place Books in Seattle. Together, they will discuss the intersection of independent bookstores and record stores, as well as the influence that independent retail spaces have on society.

Best Practices for Efficient Operations (Bookseller Panel)

Best Practices for Efficient Operations (Bookseller Panel) (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session Best Practices for Efficient Operations (Bookseller Panel), Winter Institute 2023.
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Topic:
  • Operations
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  • Technology

Join a panel of booksellers as they discuss ways that they have become more efficient in basic bookstore operations. The panel will review how to organize invoices for efficiency, provide samples of easy-to-use forms to streamlined processes, discuss how to communicate with staff around new operations procedures, and more. Come to the session to listen and also share your own best practices.

 

Speakers: Luis Correa, Avid Bookshop (Athens, Georgia); Emma Nichols, Norwich Bookstore (Norwich, Vermont); Lauren Nopenz Fairley, Curious Iguana (Frederick, Maryland); Darryl Peck, Righton Books (St Simons Island, Georgia)

Best Practices for Efficient Operations (Bookseller Panel) (February 23, 2023)
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Topic:
  • Operations
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Join a panel of booksellers as they discuss ways that they have become more efficient in basic bookstore operations. The panel will review how to organize invoices for efficiency, provide samples of easy-to-use forms to streamlined processes, discuss how to communicate with staff around new operations procedures, and more. Come to the session to listen and also share your own best practices.

 

Speakers: Luis Correa, Avid Bookshop (Athens, Georgia); Emma Nichols, Norwich Bookstore (Norwich, Vermont); Lauren Nopenz Fairley, Curious Iguana (Frederick, Maryland); Darryl Peck, Righton Books (St Simons Island, Georgia)

Harnessing the Power of Small Data (Bookseller Panel)

Harnessing the Power of Small Data (Bookseller Panel) (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session Harnessing the Power of Small Data (Bookseller Panel), Winter Institute 2023.
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  • Operations
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This session will offer insight into the small data sets you didn’t know you had and how to mine data to better focus your efforts. Information from POS reports, one-question customer surveys, and even understanding store traffic patterns can make the difference between a good day and a great one.

 

Speakers: Cynthia Compton, 4 Kids Books & Toys (Zionsville, Indiana); Melissa DeMotte, The Well-Read Moose (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)

Harnessing the Power of Small Data (Bookseller Panel) (February 23, 2023)
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  • Operations
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This session will offer insight into the small data sets you didn’t know you had and how to mine data to better focus your efforts. Information from POS reports, one-question customer surveys, and even understanding store traffic patterns can make the difference between a good day and a great one.

 

Speakers: Cynthia Compton, 4 Kids Books & Toys (Zionsville, Indiana); Melissa DeMotte, The Well-Read Moose (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)

Bookselling and Your Mental, Physical and Emotional Well Being (Outside Expert)

Bookselling and Your Mental, Physical and Emotional Well Being (Outside Expert) (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session Bookselling and Your Mental, Physical and Emotional Well Being (Outside Expert), Winter Institute 2023.
Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
Tags:
  • 101

The last few years have revealed the realities of the impact of long-term stress and burnout. Join this conversation with Dr. Corey Yeager, author of How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself, (HarperCollins Christian) and Christine Onorati, ABA board member, bookseller and therapist, as they discuss skills to manage self-care. Topics will include communicating your needs, respecting your limitations, normalizing conversations about mental health and overall well-being, and more.

 

Speakers: Dr. Corey Yeager, HarperCollins; Christine Onorati, WORD Bookstores (Brooklyn, NY and Jersey City, NJ)

ipage® Essentials: How to Save Time & Order Strategically Using ipage® (Outside Expert)

ipage® Essentials: How to Save Time & Order Strategically Using ipage® (Outside Expert) (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session ipage® Essentials: How to Save Time & Order Strategically Using ipage® (Outside Expert), Winter Institute 2023.
Topic:
  • Buying and Selling
Tags:
  • Technology

Join Ingram for an informative workshop with essential tips and techniques for using ipage®. Whether you’re new to ipage® or an experienced user, gain a clearer understanding of our platform’s full capabilities so you will spend less time navigating and more time selling. In this session, you will learn how to refine your searches and order, understand tracking within ipage®, and learn more about Direct-to-Home ordering.

 

Speakers: Trent Shaw, Ingram Content Group (La Vergne, Tennessee); Leslie Jobson, Ingram Content Group (Berkeley, California); Johanna Hynes, Ingram Content Group (La Vergne, Tennessee)

Partnering with Literary Institutions (Outside Expert and Bookseller Panel)

Partnering with Literary Institutions (Outside Expert and Bookseller Panel) (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session Partnering with Literary Institutions (Outside Expert and Bookseller Panel), Winter Institute 2023.
Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
Tags:
  • 101

This session is a celebration of the symbiotic relationships between independent bookstores and other literary institutions. Featuring representatives from Town Hall Seattle and Hugo House, as well as booksellers who have relationships with these institutions. The panelists will highlight how their partnerships began and will discuss the creative and successful results of these ongoing collaborations.

 

Speakers: Rick Simonson, The Elliott Bay Book Company (Seattle, Washington); Stesha Brandon, Seattle Public Library (Seattle, Washington); Gary Luke, Hugo House (Seattle, Washington); Megan Castillo, Town Hall Seattle (Seattle, Washington); Spencer Ruchti, Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park, Washington)

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