The Midwest Independent Booksellers Association was created as a forum for professional booksellers in our region to work together to make retail bookselling as well-managed, financially successful, and rewarding as possible. We invite professionals in the book industry to become a part of the association and join us in striving toward our goal. Our effectiveness comes from uniting this group of professionals dedicated to a single purpose: To strengthen independent retail bookselling throughout the Midwest.
We offer three levels of membership based on were you fit in the bookselling industry:
- Professional. Retail bookstores owned and operated as sole proprietorships, partnerships, or incorporated businesses originating in and registered in our members states, as well as prospective booksellers opening within one year from now. Dues: $115 per store location.
- Affiliate. Publishers, sales reps (both in-house and commission), wholesalers, and vendors who do business with our booksellers. Dues: $150 per institution for schools and libraries. $200 per individual for authors, agents, media, chain booksellers, and prospective booksellers opening a store later than one year from now.
- Associate. Individuals professionally allied to the book industry, including prospective booksellers, booksellers employed by a national chain, librarians, teachers, and members of the media.
Professional and Affiliate members are allowed to vote on matters presented to the membership, while Associate members cannot. Only one vote will be allowed to a group of retail bookstores, publishers, or reps operating under common ownership.
To join our association, please download the appropriate form and return to us as indicated on the form. We look forward to welcoming you to our association.
- Professional membership application (PDF)
- Affiliate membership application (PDF)
- Associate membership application (PDF)
