Experienced, dynamic booksellers from across the U.S. serve as ABA’s officers and directors. Learn who they are, and how you can contact them.

These bylaws, passed by the ABA membership in 1999 and amended in 2007 and 2009, cover everything from dues to committees to ABA administration.

Based on extensive member input, the ABA Board have reviewed and approved Ends Policies, which express the Board's long-term goals. Former ABA President Russ Lawrence explains in a letter to the membership how the ABA's Five-Year Strategic Plan morphed into Ends Statements, "a much nimbler, more realistic approach to planning."

This document includes details about Employment Practices, Employee Benefits and Responsibilities, Accounting Policies and Procedures, and more.

This committee reviews association, board, and officers' practices.

• For Fiscal Years 2008-2009
• For Fiscal Year 2006
• For Fiscal Year 2005
• For Fiscal Year 2004
• For Fiscal Year 2003
• For Fiscal Year 2002

Here is the handout provided to ABA Members at the 2011 Annual Meeting. 

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These statements and schedules include independent auditors’ reports.

• September 30, 2010 and 2009
• September 30, 2009 and 2008
• September 30, 2008 and 2007
• September 30, 2007 and 2006
• September 30, 2006 and 2005
• September 30, 2005 and 2004
• September 30, 2004 and 2003
• September 30, 2003 and 2002

Current and previous year's association tax returns.

• 2009 Form (10/1/09 - 9/30/10)
• 2008 Form (10/1/08 - 9/30/09)
• 2007 Form (10/1/07 - 9/30/08)
• 2006 Form (10/1/06 - 9/30/07)
• 2005 Form (10/1/05 - 9/30/06)
• 2004 Form (10/1/04 - 9/30/05)
• Previous years’ forms may be accessed via the GuideStar website.

The ABA Booksellers Advisory Council is designed to provide the Board with a broad cross-section of views from within the community of independent booksellers.