Winter Institute 2020

The Independent Publishers Caucus is an advocacy group with a mission to foster a true and mutually beneficial sense of community among independent publishers, between publishers and booksellers, and with readers through a variety of initiatives and shared resources. This meeting is by invitation only to independent publishers and their staff. See the full schedule details here.

Sponsored by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Celebrate the end of another successful Winter Institute and Baltimore legend John Waters with this very special movie screening of the 1988 classic Hairspray. Refreshments will be served.

“Green retailing” is a term used to describe a retail business that emphasizes caring for the environment by building eco-friendly processes into store operations. Join us for an important update on what booksellers have been doing individually and collectively to make a difference in their communities and wider industry. The session will include time for discussion and idea sharing. Panelists: Julie Beddingfield, Inkwood Books (Haddonfield, NJ), Meryl Halls, Booksellers Association UK & Ireland (London, UK), Nic Bottomley, Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights (Bath, UK) Panelists: Julie Beddingfield, Inkwood Books (Haddonfield, NJ), Meryl Halls, Booksellers Association UK & Ireland (London, UK), Nic Bottomley, Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights (Bath, UK)

Batch for Books is a new electronic invoicing system created for booksellers and publishers in the U.S. The software-assisted service, based on the version used in the U.K., helps initiate payments between vendors and bookstore retailers at no cost to bookstores.

Booksellers can sign up for one-on-ones with Batch here.

Batch for Books is a new electronic invoicing system created for booksellers and publishers in the U.S. The software-assisted service, based on the version used in the U.K., helps initiate payments between vendors and bookstore retailers at no cost to bookstores.

Booksellers can sign up for one-on-ones with Batch here.

Batch for Books is a new electronic invoicing system created for booksellers and publishers in the U.S. The software-assisted service, based on the version used in the U.K., helps initiate payments between vendors and bookstore retailers at no cost to bookstores.

Booksellers can sign up for one-on-ones with Batch here.

Batch for Books is a new electronic invoicing system created for booksellers and publishers in the U.S. The software-assisted service, based on the version used in the U.K., helps initiate payments between vendors and bookstore retailers at no cost to bookstores.

Booksellers can sign up for one-on-ones with Batch here.

Batch for Books is a new electronic invoicing system created for booksellers and publishers in the U.S. The software-assisted service, based on the version used in the U.K., helps initiate payments between vendors and bookstore retailers at no cost to bookstores.

Booksellers can sign up for one-on-ones with Batch here.

Pre-registration required; $30 fee per person; space is limited. Registration is closed.

The Baltimore-area Bookstore Tour departs from the Hilton Hotel at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 24, and will stop at Atomic Books, Red Emma's Bookstore, and Black Classic Press. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure; the tour will return to the hotel by 4:45 pm.

This meeting space will be open and available to booksellers throughout the course of the event. The agenda is yours! Enjoy a space set aside for one-on-one discussions or larger group conversations. A number of flip-charts will be available for use.

The Consultation Station offers booksellers the opportunity to meet with representatives from ABA’s business solution partners, POS vendors, and other service providers. Check BookWeb often for the full list of Consultation Station participants and a chance to make appointments in the coming months.

The Consultation Station offers booksellers the opportunity to meet with representatives from ABA’s business solution partners, POS vendors, and other service providers. Check BookWeb often for the full list of Consultation Station participants and a chance to make appointments in the coming months.

The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association (NAIBA) is pleased to host the Hospitality Suite at this year’s Winter Institute. Stop by for a chance to decompress, grab a beverage, and refuel before heading back out to join your colleagues. Open to booksellers from all regions.

The Quiet Room is intended to provide a quiet, calm space where attendees can spend time away from noise, light, and other stimuli of conference spaces. The quiet room is not available for conversations or meetings.