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12 Sep

Transition to ISBN-13 a Key Topic at BISG Annual Meeting

On Friday, September 8, the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) held its Annual Meeting of Members at the McGraw-Hill Auditorium in New York City. At the meeting, six Board members and committee Chairs presented both highlights from the past 12 months and goals for the coming year. Among the topics discussed, the most notable was the book industry's transition to ISBN-13.

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12 Sep

Reduce Shipping Expenses Using ABA Discount Shipping Program

By Keith Korhely

Shipping costs are an often-overlooked contributor to rising business expenses. With annual carrier rate increases, skyrocketing fuel costs, and accessorial charges that may increase 30 percent or more year-over-year, finding ways to reduce shipping expenses can significantly affect a bookstore's overall balance sheet.

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12 Sep

Bear Pond Books: Defending Reader Privacy

Since 1973, Bear Pond Books has been selling books and creating a sense of community in downtown Montpelier, Vermont. The store has brought dozens of well-known authors to the store and took a well-publicized, defiant stand protecting the privacy rights of its customers in the face of the USA Patriot Act.

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11 Sep

Free Classifieds for ABA Bookstore Membership

Each year, ABA Bookstore Members in good standing may place up to four free two-week Classified Ad insertions in Bookselling This Week. BTW Classifieds are the perfect place for booksellers to place help wanted ads, advertise fixtures or stores for sale, and more.

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