American Booksellers Association – www.bookweb.org

American Booksellers Association is a not-for-profit organization devoted to meeting the needs of its core members of independently owned bookstores with retail storefront locations through advocacy, education, research, and information dissemination.

American Library Association – http://www.ala.org

The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 64,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information. ALA offers professional services and publications to members and nonmembers, including online news stories from American Libraries and analysis of crucial issues from the Washington Office.

Association of American Publishers – www.publishers.org

The Association of American Publishers (AAP), representing publishers of all sizes and types located throughout the United States, is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry.

Book Industry Communication – www.bic.org.uk

Book Industry Communication is an independent organization sponsored and part-funded by the Publishers Association, Booksellers Association, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and the British Library to promote increased efficiency in the book and serials supply chain – physical and electronic – through the application of standard processes and procedures and e-commerce.

Book Industry Study Group – www.bisg.org

For 25 years the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has been a key resource for publishing professionals in every facet of the book industry. BISG has led the way in setting industry standards and conducting vital industry research on behalf of publishers, booksellers, libraries and vendors.

The Booksellers Association – http://www.booksellers.org.uk

The Booksellers Association of the United Kingdom and Ireland Limited, representing over 95% of booksellers in the UK and Ireland, is committed to providing the widest possible range of services to its membership, the value of which far outweigh the cost of being a member.

Services range from the commercial, such as reduced rates on credit and debit cards and a tailor made insurance scheme, to the practical, such as the 'Christmas Books' catalogue and carrier bags, to the intangible but invaluable, such as representation to Government and the EU.

Canadian Booksellers Association – www.cbabook.org

Canadian Booksellers Association is a national trade association representing independent trade and campus booksellers in all provinces and territories. Membership includes independent bookstores of all sizes including chains, specialty stores, campus bookstores as well as more than 300 publishers and distributors.

EDiTEUR – www.editeur.org

EDiTEUR is the international group coordinating development of the standards infrastructure for electronic commerce in the book and serials industries. EDiTEUR provides its international membership with research, standards and guidance in such diverse areas as:

• EDI and other eCommerce standards for book and serial transactions
• Bibliographic and product information
• The standards infrastructure for digital publishing
• Radio frequency identification tags
• Rights management and trading

IP3 – www.ip3.org.uk

The merger of three Institutes brings together over 2000 members and a wealth of knowledge. For anyone working in the industry, membership of IP3 will be an enormous asset.

Board members from the three separate organizations, Institute of Paper, Institute of Printing and Institute of Publishing have worked tirelessly to bring about a new, amalgamated body, the Institute of Paper, Printing and Publishing.

Independent Publishers' Guild – www.ipg.uk.com

The IPG seeks to support and promote excellence, innovation and creativity in independent publishing. It actively represents the interests of independent publishers in the United Kingdom and is represented on many committees and forums, which form the strategy for the UK book trade.

With over 480 members and steadily growing with combined revenues of well over £500 million, the IPG provides a vibrant networking base. Members receive regular e-newsletters, training courses and seminars covering important areas for its members, from e-commerce to international trade. The annual Conference is widely regarded in the UK book trade as a must-attend event.

The IPG runs a collective stand for members at leading international book fairs including Frankfurt, London and most recently at Beijing.

North American Serials Interest Group – http://www.nasig.org

Established in 1985, the North American Serials Interest Group, Inc. (NASIG) is an independent organization that promotes communication and sharing of ideas among all members of the serials information chain – anyone working with or concerned about serial publications.

Publishers Association – www.publishers.org.uk

The Publishers Association is the leading trade organization serving book, journal and electronic publishers in the UK. It brings publishers together to discuss the main issues facing the industry and to define the practical policies that will take the industry forward. The aim of The Publishers Association is to serve and promote by all lawful means the interest of book journal and electronic publishers and to protect those interests.

Society for Scholarly Publishing – www.sspnet.org

The mission of the Society for Scholarly Publishing is to advance scholarly publishing and communication and the professional development of its members through education, collaboration and networking among individuals in the field.

UK Serials Group – www.uksg.org.uk

The UK Serials Group (UKSG) exists to encourage the exchange of ideas on printed and electronic serials and the process of scholarly communication. In a dynamic environment, the UKSG works to:

• Promote discussion and the free flow of information on serials matters and associated technology
• Develop links between all parties in the serials information chain
• Encourage professional awareness, stimulate research and provide a program of training and education