At its annual meeting in October, SIBA reported that store membership grew nearly 30% in 2024. In fact, 25% of SIBA's bookstores registered for the first time last year and are new to the organization. The growing number of bookstores -- and their many creative approaches to their businesses -- is a hopeful sign in uncertain times.

With so many new members joining the organization, SIBA is hosting a series of virtual events this spring that will provide a comprehensive look at some of the programs and benefits available to SIBA bookstore members. These events are for both new and veteran members of SIBA and focus on providing booksellers tools to help their businesses succeed.

Click on an event to register. Download the 2025 SIBA Member Benefits Brochure to read more about each program.

Seasonal Catalogs Program
2/19 at 3:00 PM

SIBA's Summer and Holiday Catalog program is by far its most popular and cost-effective member benefit. Learn how this easy and free member benefit can enhance your store sales and reach new customers.

The Southern Bookseller Review
3/12 at 3:00 PM

Learn how to use SIBA's reader-targeted newsletter of bookseller recommendations and reviews to benefit your bookstore, and increase your store's visibility with publishers, authors, and potential new customers.

Financial Support
4/9 3:00 PM

This session is an overview of the range of financial support SIBA offers bookstores, including scholarships, grants, rebates, subsidies, and free benefits and resources. A special focus will be given to financial assistance available for attending the New Voices New Rooms Annual Conference in August.

Emergency Preparedness
5/7 6:00 PM

Timed in advance of hurricane season, this webinar will focus on the steps bookstores can take to minimize the impact of a natural (or other) disaster, and provide an overview of the resources SIBA has available to guide stores in preparing for when things go wrong.

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