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Bookstores that do not utilize IndieCommerce or IndieLite for their store’s website may download the complete title list, ISBNs, and catalog graphics on BookWeb.

Stores now have until November 1 before they will be charged a 4.5 percent service fee as well as the new 1 percent commission fee.

All ABA member booksellers are encouraged to nominate themselves or a fellow bookseller to stand for election to the ABA Board of Directors. The deadline is October 30.

Among other business at their meeting, the American Booksellers Association's Board of Directors heard from President Jamie Fiocco on her activities on behalf of the association and from CEO Allison Hill on her activities since the last full Board meeting.

As October turns to November, ABA has created a fresh set of designs to encourage customers to shop early and shop local.

“Serving on the ABA board was an altogether wonderful opportunity and experience,” said Christophersen. “It was extremely gratifying to try to solve the important issues facing independent bookstores.”

The winner will receive $500. Design submissions are due by Monday, October 26, 2020.

Stores now have until November 1 before they will be charged a 4.5 percent service fee as well as the new 1 percent commission fee.

To coincide with the #BoxedOut campaign, ABA has launched a fresh new look for IndieBound.org.

“One thing that stopped me from trying to join the board earlier was I was kind of waiting to be invited,” said Sindelar. “That’s the wrong approach. If it’s right for you, you should nominate yourself.”

Designs with two to five colors that also look good in black and white are ideal.

In addition to the new 1 percent commission fee, stores that have not migrated by October 22 will also be charged the 4.5 percent service fee that was suspended in July.

All businesses, both bookstores and non-bookstores, are welcome to utilize these designs to encourage everyone to shop early and shop local.

The key, said former board member Valerie Koehler, is “to remember that you are there for all the shops, not just yours.” The process is open now for booksellers to nominate themselves or a colleague for the ABA Board of Directors.