Our members consist of owners, managers and booksellers of independent brick and mortar bookstores; publishers; publishers' sales representatives; distributors; authors; librarians; sidelines companies, and teachers.  Membership period for all categories is January 1st to December 31st.  There are no pro-rated memberships.  

​Our Business categories are:
  • Bookstore Business (Core) Membership:  Bookstore business is defined as an independent, privately held bricks and mortar retail storefront. Bookstore Business members are considered our core membership. They are eligible to serve as officers on the GLIBA Board and to vote on membership matters (one vote per membership). Single store membership is $150 per year. (Early-bird discount of you renew before March 1st.)nMultiple store memberships: $125 for 1st store location, $25 each for multiple store memberships (after initial $125). Limited to multiple stores under same ownership.
  • Affiliated Membership: Annual dues are $175.  This includes publishers, sales reps, wholesalers, media, sidelines and other vendors, and authors with books in print. Affiliated members do not have voting rights.
  • Individual Memberships: Annual dues are $100.  This category includes librarians, teachers, and prospective Booksellers. Individual members do not have voting rights.
  • The Benefits and Opportunities:
  • Directory
  • Heartland Broadside Online (email newsletter)
  • Up to 12,500 FREE Holiday Catalogs
  • Free Booksellers Member Admission to  Heartland Fall Forum
  • Educational Seminars
  • Bestseller List (weekly)
  • Great Lakes Great Reads
  • Private Facebook group
  • Means for idea exchange and to achieve unity on projects of common interest
Other education and professional development opportunities throughout the year.
 
To Apply:
Sign up today for your GLIBA membership by using the membership forms for Booksellers/Individual or for Affiliate Members. Mail it to 250 Woodstock Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.  You may also email  to larry@gliba.org or call the office at (630) 841-8129 with your request and/or questions.