On January 29, 2025, SIBA hosted its annual winter orientation for bookseller members. Orientations are designed to introduce new members to some of their important member benefits, and give veteran members a chance to see how member benefits have been updated.

The winter orientation covered topics such as how to update your SIBA account and email preferences, how to join SIBA's Discord community, the March Madness Bookseller Event series, the Seasonal Catalogs program, how to use The Southern Bookseller Review in your store, and where to find information on financial aid, scholarships, grants, and free SIBA membership options.