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The Northwest College Bookstore Association is a professional, non-profit organization of institutional and independent bookstores dedicated to helping one another.

Things to Look Forward To
at the NCBA Fall Meeting 2008
  in Coeur d'Alene

Photos courtesy of CdA Resort and North Idaho College

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NCBA Calendar of Events

Date

Event
Nov 19, 2008
Winter 2008-09 Newsletter
Dec 5, 2008
2009 Vendor Bids Due
Jan 2, 2009
2009 Bid Awards announced to membership
Mar 15, 2008
NCBA Directory (pdf format) published
Apr 30 - May 2, 2009
NCBA Spring Board Meeting & Strategic Planning Session

Job Openings

Coursebook Services Assistant
North Idaho College Bookstore
Coeur d'Alene, ID

Bookstore General Manager
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA


Textbook Requisition and Refund Survey Results


 

Alaska Bookstore Conference Report
April 9-10, 2008
University of Alaska Anchorage
by Rachel Epstein

The Alaska Bookstore Conference (see slideshow on left) provided the opportunity to learn business strategies from some of the most amazing and experienced people in the business. Ueli Stadler of Reed College Bookstore was a key factor that made this conference exceed beyond all expectations. Without his determination and fortitude, the quality in presentations and workshops would not have come together

Conference topics focused on purchasing tips, merchandising techniques & promotions, while the trade show welcomed vendors who showcased products ranging from gift items and clothing to textbook tools and skin care.......continue

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New Member Information

If you are interested in joining our association, this link provides you with all kinds of information about NCBA including all necessary membership application forms.

Membership Renewal
Click here for online renewal or to download the dues invoices

Job Opportunities

Current Openings: Bookstore Director at Big Bend CC Bookstore and Textbook Manager at SOU Bookstores. This link also shows a listing of college store jobs in California, and as posted by NACS.

NCBA Buying Group

Our Buying Committee works hard all year to negotiate good pricing for our members. This is priviledged information for NCBA members only. Thus, your member login will be required to view the 2006 Bid Recommendations.

Minutes

Here's your chance to listen in on NCBA Board Meetings. Find out what decisions are being made and why.

Past Presidents

Have a look at who is on this illustrious list

Board of Directors and Committees

See who the many volunteers are who help make NCBA such a great organization.

Annual Meeting & Educational Events

Everything you need to know about our Fall Meetings, Trade Show and our Mini-Nars! Dates, times, airports, hotels, scholarship application forms, etc. It's all here, so keep an eye on this page - you might even find out the answer to the most frequently asked question: What the heck is a "Nar" and when is a "Nar" small enough to become a "Mini-Nar"?

Newsletter

The NCBA Newsletter is our industry publication. Keep an eye on what's happening, who's doing what and why they're doing it. Lots of great information for longtime members or those thinking of joining. Come on in and get familiar with the group!

Constitution & By-laws

Review NCBA's governing documents. You'll need the Adobe Acrobat Reader* to open these files.