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JOIN US – BOOK INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS (ASSOCIATES)

Welcome to CIBA!

If you are a publisher, distributor, or sales and marketing agency looking for networking opportunities, Canadian book industry updates, and an active forum to collaborate on issues that matter to your organization, you’re in the right place!

Connect

    • Connect virtually with booksellers from across the country to share experience, expertise, and insight through networking events
    • Collaborate with key stakeholders in the wider book and publishing industry
    • Contact booksellers through our member directory and contact service 

    Participate

    • Submit session proposals and/or lead virtual sessions in our Lectures & Labs series
    • Share topics of importance to you and your organization, including sales presentations, improved supply chain performance, business planning discussion, innovation in the use of technology, marketing concepts, and more
    • Engage in discussions and ask questions in our member forums
    • Access our exclusive Guide to Bookselling in Canada to better understand the ins and outs of the industry

    Be Part of the Conversation

    • Have a voice on key issues that affect independent booksellers, and representation on federal and regional policy issues
    • Contribute to an association that is building a stronger and more vibrant independent bookselling community in Canada

    Who is eligible to join as an Associate?

    Publishers, distributors, and sales and marketing agencies. The membership application will ask a number of questions about your organization. 

    • Privacy: You can decide what information is kept completely private, shared only with fellow members, or shared with the general public
    • Administrator: The person who signs up for CIBA will be considered the membership Administrator and will be the main point of contact for important member communications
    • Additional organization registrants: CIBA’s membership software will allow you to register additional individuals in your organization as part of your membership bundle
    • Dues: Suggested self-assessed membership dues are based on your sales and are kept strictly confidential
    • Please note: due to the settings required by our membership system, you will be charged your self-assessed dues + $1
    • HST will also be added to your invoice
    • Payment options: CIBA’s membership portal accepts payment by Visa, Mastercard, or will email you an invoice for payment by cheque


    SalesAnnual Membership Dues
    Less than $149,999 $158
    $150,000 to $499,999$210
    $500,000 to $999,999 $315
    $1,000,000 to $1,499,999
    		$420
    $1,500,000 to $4,999,999$1,050
    greater than $5,000,000
    		$5,250

    CONTACT US 
    info@cibabooks.ca


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    We wish to acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund.


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