The Association of Catholic Booksellers
of the United States and Canada is an association of independent booksellers
who serve the Catholic Community. Its primary purpose is to assist
members in the ministry and business of Catholic bookselling.
- Your store listed on the website of the Association
of Catholic Booksellers
- A common voice and communication with publishers
and distributors on issues of concern to Catholic booksellers
- A newsletter containing information and articles
for and about Catholic booksellers and bookselling - customer
service, marketing, spirituality, merchandising, training, etc.
- A group email list for ongoing communication, sharing
ideas, seeking information, etc.
- Yearly meeting at the Religious Booksellers Trade
Exhibit (RBTE)
- Bestseller lists and recommended titles of participating
booksellers
- Directory of Members
- Mailings from publishers on new titles, special
terms, promotions
In 1999 and 2000 Catholic booksellers met at the Annual
Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit (RBTE) in St. Charles, IL and
discussed the benefits and possibilities of forming an association.
At the Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit (RBTE)
in St. Charles, IL on May 31, 2001, 40 Catholic booksellers met
and gave their unanimous endorsement to the creation of the Association
of Catholic Booksellers of the United States and Canada. Anne Simms,
an independent consultant to booksellers and publishers, will serve
as director of the association.
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