• Connect virtually with booksellers peers from across the country to share experience, expertise, and insight through member forums, networking events, and case-study webinars;

• Collaborate and network with key stakeholders in the wider book and publishing industry; 

• Have your store listed in CIBA’s Bookseller Member directory;

• Contact book industry colleagues through CIBA’s directory for Bookseller Members, Affiliates, and Associates;
  
  

• Learn from experts on topics of importance to your business, including sales data, business planning, technology, marketing, events, HR, and more, through our targeted Lectures and Labs series;

• Receive monthly newsletters providing the latest in book and bookseller news and updates;

• Access a members-only portal with targeted resources, including the latest COVID news and guidance, sales data and reporting, and more;

Have Your Voice Heard

• Have a voice on key issues that affect independent booksellers, and representation on federal and regional policy issues. CIBA works to shape and promote discussion on the issues affecting you most, bringing your priorities to the table with a strong, united voice. 
  
  
• Contribute to an association that is building a stronger and more vibrant independent bookselling community in Canada.

Save Time and Money

• Access group buying opportunities and supplier discounts;

• Access special BookNet reports and other offerings that can help your business;

• Access marketing support, including opportunities to participate in shared marketing campaigns and activities;