Become a Member

Join MBA
Thank you for your interest in MBA! If you would like to join our association, please use the appropriate membership form below. If you have membership questions or need assistance with your application, please contact us. We will be happy to help you. For more information, please see  our membership benefit brochures, which detail the many ways Midwest Booksellers Association helps our members succeed in the book industry.

2010 MBA Bookstore Member Benefits Brochure (PDF)
– full color brochure!  This is a large file; please allow time for it to download.

NEW!
MBA Bookstore Members –
Take advantage of this special discounted offer from
The Bookstore Training Group of Paz & Associates:

OPENING A BOOKSTORE: THE ESSENTIAL PLANNING GUIDE
Click the link for more details about this guide.
Special price for MBA members $149 plus shipping
(regular price $189 plus shipping)
To order with special MBA member pricing, call Paz & Associates at 800/260-8605.

2009 MBA Publisher/Vendor Member Benefits (PDF)
– We help you partner with our member independent bookstores to SELL MORE BOOKS!

Downloads
Please choose from the following and mail or fax your completed form to the MBA Office.

• Bookseller/Professional Membership Application (PDF)
  An individual retail bookstore location both owned and operated as a sole proprietorship, partnership or incorporated business originating in and registered in one of MBA’s member states
• Vendor/Affiliate Membership Application (PDF)
  Publishers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Reps
• Associate Membership Application (PDF)
  An individual person who has a professional connection with and an interest in the book industry in MBA’s region
• Membership Brochure (PDF) — basic membership information