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Associations & Trade Organizations

Academy of Achievement

The American Academy of Achievement has created avirtual Museum of Achievement on the World Wide Web. This online library will feature an area entitled, "Books That Change Lives" where guests discover which books influenced the early lives of each achiever. The library is also connected to the Library of Congress Center for the Book.

Academy of American Poets

The largest organization in the U.S. specifically devoted to poetry. The site contains new poems by leading poets.

African American Online Writers Guild

A information resource and networking organization formed to educate, inspire, support and promote aspiring and published African American writers.

American Booksellers Association

The official site for this American association of over 5,000 independent booksellers. BookWeb also provides news about author tours and has a monthly contest. This recommended site features easy to use browsers to pinpoint local booksellers by state, then city or town within the state. ABA member.

American Collective Stand Organized by U.S.A. Books Abroad Inc.

An Internet-working Web site which enables Frankfurt Book Fair attendees to identify potential U.S. trading partners for getting connected and doing book business at the fair.

American Library Association

The American Library Association is the world's oldest and largest professional association for librarians, with more than 55,000 members. This Website includes Association news, publications, membership information and more.

Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America

ABAA-Booknet specializes in rare and antiquarian books, maps, and prints, with over 100 bookdealers online.

Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE)

Promotes the exchange of ideas and information pertaining to literature that considers the relationship between human beings and the natural world. Also offers links to environment-related sites.

Association of American Publishers (AAP)

Website for the principal trade association of the publishing industry. Contains general information, association news, programs and services.

Associations of America University Presses  

Association of Authors and Publishers

A networking organization for authors and publishers in the Houston, TX area. Third Annual Conference "From Manuscript to Marketing" on April 25th, 1998. Offers various seminars and workshops organized by interest, including traditional publishing, self publishing and marketing. Check out our website for information.  

Association of Cultural Magazines from Spain (A.R.C.E.)

ARCE was founded in 1983 and is a non profit organization which brings together most of the magazines published in Spain and devoted to thought and culture. Site: Spanish and English.

Association of Research Libraries

The mission of the Association of Research Libraries is to shape and influence forces affecting the future of research libraries in the process of scholarly communication.

Audio Publishers Association

A non-profit trade association representing audio publishers and other members of the spoken word audio community

Book Industry Study Group

A member-supported, not-for-profit research organization, comprised of organizations from every sector of the publishing community. The goal is to provide accurate and current research information about the industry for its members and others.

Bookbinders' Guild of New York

A trade organization serving publishers and suppliers in the production of books. We offer a forum for our members to educate themselves on the newest technologies in book manufacturing and sponsor the annual New York Book Show.

BookExpo America

Formerly known as the American Booksellers Association Convention, the BEA is the nation's biggest publishing event with more than 2500 exhibitors and an anticipated number of more than 35,000 industry professionals in attendance.

Buenos Aires International Book Fair

Organized by Fundacion El Libro, the Buenos Aires Book Fair brings together publishers, booksellers, distributors, graphic designers, exporters/importers of books and other members of the publishing industry. Professional and trade days are April 14 to April 17, open to the public from April 17 to May 4, 1998.

The Bureau of National Affairs

BNA Books, a division of BNA, publishes authoritative hardcover and softcover references,guides, and fact sheets on topics of interest to attorneys, business executives, labor-relations professionals, human-resource specialists, union representatives, and government administrators.

Calendar Marketing Association

CMA -- the only worldwide trade association for the calendar industry -- represents the interests of designers, marketers, publishers, printers and suppliers of retail and custom calendars; acts as a referral source for companies and individuals.

Canadian Authors Association

Features "writers helping writers," and other writing resources including links to writers' organizations and government agencies.

Canadian Publishers' Council

A trade association representing publishers in Canada since 1910. Site includes links to publishers and other publishing related sites, industry studies and statistics, FAQ's and information on copyright.

Chicago Book Clinic

The Chicago Book Clinic encourages excellence in publishing by providing a platform for the educational, social, and professional interaction of our members. The Clinic presents monthly programs, sponsors the annual book exhibit, and develops and manages courses and seminars.

Children's Book Council

The website of the CBC, a non-profit trade association of children's book publishers and producers of related literacy materials for children.

Colorado Independent Publisher's Association (CIPA)

A Website containing information about books published by the members of the Colorado Independent Publisher's Association.

Committee on East Asian Libraries (CEAL)

Offers information about Asia from various media sources. Countries include China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan. Links to other-related sites about the region.

Editorial Freelancers Association

EFA is a national, nonprofit, professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. Members are editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators, and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties.

Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA)

Visit members, get latest news, view job openings. Submit your book proposal online for publishers' review. Search database of books. Learn about international translation rights.

The Foundation for the Production and Translation of Dutch Literature

An English-language site devoted to Dutch literature with information on Dutch fiction, 20th-century classics, nonfiction, and essays on modern Dutch-laguage editions. Member activities also listed.

Garden State Horror Writing

The GSHW is a multi-genre writers group catering to writers from all walks of life. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers and informative presentations on the art of writing.

Heartland Romance Authors

HeRA -- a Missouri chapter of the Romance Writers of America -- provides support to writers in all stages of their careers. You'll find a friendly atmosphere in the society of writers with interests and aspirations like yours.

Hellenic Bookspace

The official website of the National Book Centre of Greece, with information regarding books and literature in Greece and abroad. Provides information on book matters, presents research reports and archives and promotes the book industry professionals.

The Hong Kong Writers' Writing

The homepage of the HK Writers' Circle introduces the organisation, its members, and the city they live in. Anyone interesting in writing and living in Hong Kong will find this site of value. Links to other-related Websites.

International Book Collectors Association

A resource for antiquarian books and appraisals as well as other-related services.

International Map Trade Association

The International Map Trade Association (IMTA) is an organization of publishers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors of maps and related products from around the world. IMTA holds conferences and trade shows devoted to these products, publishes a newsletter, The Map Report, and provides other member services. This site offers information on association services and activities, and a directory of specialty map retailers around the world. Links to other map-related sites.

International Reading Association

A professional online information source for promoting literacy worldwide through publications, conferences, community activity, international projects, research, advocacy, and professional development. Includes current information on Association news and events, books, journals, councils, committees, volunteer opportunities, advocacy issues, and membership benefits. Features interactive membership, convention preregistration, and publications order forms.

Library of Congress

Access to the abundant resources available through the Library of Congress, including Congress catalogues, country studies, and LC gophers. Links to United States Copyright Office, Global Legal Information Network and to Civilization, the magazine for LC associates.

Multicultural Publishing and Education Council

MPEC is a nonprofit educational and literacy organization founded to serve a broad collection of publishers, librarians, educators, and other book people from diverse ethnic, geographic, social and cultural communities.

Mystery Writers of America

Mystery Writers of America, Inc. was established in 1945 by a dozen or so like-minded mystery writers for the purpose of promoting and protecting the interests and welfare of mystery writers and to increase the esteem and literary recognition given to the genre. In addition, MWA monitors tax and other legislation affecting writers and circulates important information related to the field among the membership.

National Writers Union (U.S.)

The NWU is the trade union for freelance writers(book authors, journalists, technical writers, poets, academics, fiction, non-fiction). We do industry campaign, grievances, contract advice, health plan, member education, and much more.

New England Science Fiction Association (NESFA)

One of the oldest science fistion clubs in the Northeast United States. Publishes under the imprint name of NESFA Press; and, conducts conventions.

Nihil Interit Poetry Society

Nihil Interit is a non-profit-making poetry society. We wish to contribute to the welfare of poetry in Finland by publishing poetry by new-and-up-coming Finnish poets as well as translations of major international poets. In addition to this we publish a poetry quaterly, and organize poetry readings in libraries and restaurants.

Northern California Independent Booksellers Association

These pages are a resource for readers, book lovers and consumers alike. Bestsellers, a store directory, recommended reading, book news, links to related sites and much more can be found.

Novelists, Inc.

Novelists, Inc. is an organization of popular fiction writers. The NINC.COM site has links to authors homepages, articles for writers, new books by NINC authors, and links to favorite research sites.

Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (OCLC)

OCLC is a nonprofit computer service and research organization whose participants include more than 17,000 libraries in the U.S. and 51 other countries and territories. The OCLC systems help libraries locate, acquire, catalog, and lend library materials.

Personalized Children`s Booksellers Association

The PCBA is a trade organization dedicated to supporting, nurturing and promoting personalized children`s booksellers. Offers services to help this group of booksellers gain market advantage and knowledge.

Poetry Society of America

A non-profit cultural organization dedicated to poetry. Site contains a complete listing of events. Also links to the PSA Journal.

Publishers Marketing Association

This site features a searchable directory of the nearly 3000 PMA members, monthly updates of feature articles from the PMA newsletter, full descriptions of all PMA marketing programs, interactive forums, and many other features, with more to come.

PubNet: Inside the Book Business

A division of the not-for-profit Association of American Publishers (AAP) devoted to providing electronic commerce solutions to the publishing and bookbuying community. Supplies electronic information.

RAND

RAND, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to improving public policy through research and analysis. Complete listing of publications on site.

Rocky Mountain Book Publisher's Association

The Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Association is a trade organization established in 1977 as a professional group to serve specific needs of its members and as a forum for the discussion of publishing issues.

Romance Writers of America

Known as "The Voice of Romance," this site provides information on the romance genre, including novels, authors, publishing tips and more. novels, romance authors, romance publishing, come to the source  

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America

Home page of the Science Fiction Writers of America, the professional organization for science fiction and fantasy writers. Site includes information on awards, contracts, membership and publications. Links to other related sites.

Small Press Center

Located in the landmark building of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen in midtown Manhattan, this non-profit cultural and educational insitution is dedicated to promoting interaction between the public and small independent book publishers. Sponsors the annual Small Press Book Fair, usually held in September.

Society of Writers, Editors & Translators

Comprised of people engaged in the three professions of writing, editing, and translating as well as teaching, research, rewriting, design and production, copywriting, and other areas related to the written word in Japan. Its membership is defined less by occupation than by a desire to share experience, information, and expertise involving English writing and publishing.

Publications include: SWET Newsletter, the Japan Style Sheet (revised edition from Stone Bridge Press) and Wordcraft: English Writing, Editing, and Translation in Japan. A membership directory is also available.

South Carolina Association of School Libraries

Site contains information on the associations's purposes, goals and services, annual conference, executive board, image makers and people awards.

SPAN (Small Publishers Association of North America)

SPAN is a non-profit professional trade association formed to advance the image and profits of independent publishers through education and marketing opportunities.

Special Libraries Association

Covering a wide range of topics from copyright to the Internet, SLA publications are the information professional's resource for success. This site includes comprehensive information on association activities, a full publications catalog, and Information Outlook, the association's monthly magazine.

Taipei International Book Exhibition

Provides information on the 1998 exposition to be held February 19 -- 24. Site includes a market factfinder, venue data, events, bulletin board and registration form.

Teachers and Writers Collaborative

Teachers & Writers Collaborative sends writers into schools, publishes books and a magazine about the teaching of writing, and hosts lectures and readings in its Center for Imaginative Writing in New York City. A new feature on the T&W site, WriteNet, includes examples of lesson plans, writing exercises, student writing, materials valuable to school administrators, advice on using computer technology in the teaching of writing, book reviews, and much more.

Vermont Center for the Book

Visit our web site to find a complete listing of ourconferences for readers, workshops for education and library professionals and programs for parents of preschool children, such as our signature Mother Goose programs. We also publish an occasional journal about books and ideas called Reading Matters.

Women's National Book Association

WNBA/NYC is part of a national organization of people in the world of books. The national organization has ten chapters. Members include editors, booksellers, publicists, authors, producers, designers, librarians, agents and others specializing in the book industry.

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