Independent professional booksellers are skilled retail business people who are a vibrant, influential force in a diverse marketplace, economy and society. They are recognized as a vital link between authors, readers, publishers and the community. It acts as a vigilant and active advocate for legal trade practices, lobbies on First Amendment issues and legislation important to its members, advocates beneficial and fair practices which are not in conflict with antitrust laws, and supports programs that encourage book buying, literacy, reading, intellectual freedom, arts and literature. These partnerships build on regional and other bookseller associations' knowledge and ABA's national presence and resources. ABA also participates in partnerships, strategic alliances and dialogues with publishers, wholesalers and other interest groups when there is shared interest in pursuing mutually beneficial initiatives.
ABA is an important information resource for the entire book industry.
This term can mean either an owner or an employee. However, ABA membership is open to all booksellers, and all members may vote, hold office and take advantage of ABA products and services. Any population, constituency or group served by booksellers. The mission of the American Booksellers Association is to provide advocacy, opportunities for peer interaction and learning, support services and new business models that enable independent professional booksellers to compete successfully in a changing world. I Serve as the voice of professional independent booksellers and advocate on their behalf.