Booksellers often want or need someplace to go to ask for help or a better way to do things. SCIBA developed the Bookseller to Bookseller Mentor Program to address this need. Here are topics where you can find a helping hand:
- IndieBound.org
- Budgeting
- Calendar Buying
- Co-Op
- Email Newsletters
- Events
- Financial reporting and statements
- Insurance and Benefits
- Merchandising and Store Displays
- myspace.com
- Operations
- Personnel Issues
- SCIBA Programs
- Sidelines
- Store Promotions
Special Note: For all things ABA the best first step is to contact to Kaitlin Pitcher, Membership Liason to Southern California booksellers. If Kaitlin doesn't know the answer she will find it and get back to you, quickly.
Kaitlin Pitcher ........ 800-637-0037, ext. 6666. kaitlin@bookweb.org
Program Guidelines
- Booksellers contact the Mentor by email to set up a time to chat.
- Mentor responds with a time and 15 minute commitment. Up to the Mentor if the time is to be extended.
- If additional guidance is needed the Mentor will either (a) continue the conversation, (b) schedule additional time or (c) refer on to another specialist in the area in question.
Mentors:
Co-Op: Gabe Barillas, HarperCollins
Events: Lise Friedman, Anne McGilvray & Company
Financial: Terry Gilman, Mysterious Galaxy (terrygilman@verizon.net)
ABA’s E-commerce/IndieBound.org: Maryelizabeth Hart, Mysterious Galaxy
Sidelines: Allison Hill, Vroman’s
Personnel Issues: Allison Hill, Vroman’s
Operations: Allison Hill, Vroman’s
Calendar Buying: Sherri Gallentine, Vroman’s
Email Newsletters: Terry Gilman, Mysterious Galaxy
Budgeting: Clark Mason, Vroman’s
Insurance & Benefits: Clark Mason
IndieBound: Paige Poe, ABA/IndieBound
If you would like to help support SCIBA Bookstores as a mentor please contact Jennifer Bigelow at the SCIBA office.
