The Rewards of Membership
Membership is open to those “in the trade.” Regular voting membership is open to any individual member of the retail bookselling community whose primary place of business is a storefront location in California. Each company is entitled to one voting member. Membership dues for each voting member are $100 per year, and runs April 1 through March 31 (we do not prorate).
We also welcome associate members, who, while not entitled to vote, are vital to our community and its dialogue and receive all other benefits of membership. Associate members may include prospective booksellers, authors, illustrators, publishers, sales reps, wholesalers, members of the media, librarians, and sideline/service/supply vendors. Dues for associate members are $50.
Bookstores with more than one location can add additional stores at any time for $40 per site. Associate members can also include other people in their organization for $40. All will receive newsletters, event announcements, etc. from the NCIBA.
Membership includes:
For more information about joining the NCIBA, please contact us.
Apply here - Bookseller Application - Associate Application - Emeritus Application
We also welcome associate members, who, while not entitled to vote, are vital to our community and its dialogue and receive all other benefits of membership. Associate members may include prospective booksellers, authors, illustrators, publishers, sales reps, wholesalers, members of the media, librarians, and sideline/service/supply vendors. Dues for associate members are $50.
Bookstores with more than one location can add additional stores at any time for $40 per site. Associate members can also include other people in their organization for $40. All will receive newsletters, event announcements, etc. from the NCIBA.
Membership includes:
- Free admission to our annual Fall Discovery Show
- Free or reduced rates at education and member programs
- Free subscription to NCIBA News, our weekly e-newsletter that keeps you abreast with industry, association and bookstore news, and provides a place to post help wanted and other classified ads
- One free printed copy of our annual Rep Directory upon request, as well as online access
- Inclusion on our website (for voting members only)
- Membership to the Northern California Children's Booksellers Alliance (NCCBA) which offers a member forum and quarterly meetings that include education, networking and guest speakers targeting children’s literature
- Weekly NCIBA /San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller list via email
- Access to peer review for problem solving of all types
- Area specific road show/town hall meetings
For more information about joining the NCIBA, please contact us.
Apply here - Bookseller Application - Associate Application - Emeritus Application
