ABA Transitioning to New Member Database

In order to develop educational programs and other valuable services that best meet member needs, the American Booksellers Association must have a clear and accurate picture of each bookstore in its membership. To that end, as ABA begins the transition to a new, comprehensive member database, the association will be reaching out to each member store via telephone to confirm that the information in its records is complete and up to date.

To assist ABA’s member relationship managers in this outreach effort, the association will be hiring a limited number of booksellers on a part-time freelance basis to call member stores to confirm, correct, or add to their database records. Member booksellers who are looking to supplement their income by making phone calls on behalf of ABA –– from any location –– to other member stores should e-mail Membership & Marketing Officer Meg Smith.

Stores will also be asked to complete a profile form arriving with dues renewal notices in January. All of the information gathered will guide ABA in creating programming, promotions, offers, and affinity partnerships that are relevant to members.