Membership Information for the LDS Booksellers Association

About the Association 

We are a non-profit organization comprised of retail and wholesale businesses that deal primarily in LDS books and related products. Our current membership is in excess of 180 retailers and 180 wholesalers. The majority of our members are located in the United States and Canada, but we do extend into Europe and Australia. 

During the month of August, we sponsor an annual convention and trade show, in Salt Lake City. The convention is open to members only, and attendees must be 14 years or older to attend. During this time, wholesale members of the LDSBA exhibit their product(s) and many of them offer special convention prices for those attending. The convention exhibits are scheduled for three days in addition to the Retailers Networking Seminar on Monday; the Booksellers University on Tuesday; an evening of entertainment; a banquet; author/artist autographing; and much more. Many vendors sponsor additional activities during the convention.

Twice a year, we publish THE LDS BOOKSELLER, which is mailed to the membership. Included in this publication are articles featuring retail and wholesale business tips, President's message, new product review, etc. We also offer a Spectrum CD-ROM, which contains a listing of books, sidelines, music (both audio and printed).

We have placed links below for the retail or wholesale application form. Please complete the application and return to the association's address, along with the required documentation and the payment of $100 for the dues.

If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact us at the address or phone number listed below.

Sincerely, - The LDSBA Board of Directors 

Code of Ethics:

We of the LDS Booksellers Association are committed to the development and retail distribution of products applicable and beneficial to our customers. Our membership is comprised of those who produce and distribute products suitable for the LDS market. 

In order to establish a standard of conduct in our industry which, when followed will help insure the integrity of the LDS bookselling industry and our Association, we hereby adopt the following Standard of Conduct: 

1. Deal honestly with creditors, debtors, customers, suppliers, employees, contractors, and others with whom we conduct business. 
2. Honor and fulfill our agreements and commitments to those with whom we do business. 
3. Promptly pursue resolution of any dispute which we may have with any LDSBA Member or Associate Member. 
4. Support our Association and conduct ourselves in a manner which will bring credit to the Association and to the industry. 
5. Endeavor to treat those with whom we do business in the manner that we would have them treat us.
   

Application Information

To be accepted as a retail member please prepare to submit the following: 

1. Completed application. Applications can be obtained from the Association at 
(801) 280-3784 or downloaded with the following link: Retail Application form
2. Photo copy of current business license.
3. Three references: names of suppliers with whom we can verify your active account.
4. Annual Dues - $75 (reduced for 2010). Fiscal year is October 1 - September 30. Dues are NOT prorated and memberships are non-transferable.

To be accepted as a wholesale member please prepare to submit the following: 

1. Completed application (Application can be obtained from the Association at 
(801) 280-3784 or downloaded with the following link: Wholesale Application form
2. Photo copy of current business license.
3. Three references: name of suppliers or retail stores with whom we can verify your active account.
4. Annual Dues - $75 (reduced for 2010). Fiscal year is October 1 - September 30. Dues are NOT prorated and memberships are non-transferable.

As a member of the LDSBA your business will receive:

Please contact us for an application and more information: