Supporting independent online booksellers since 1999.

We are an international trade association dedicated to ethical business practices that promote customer confidence. The organization offers members scholarships for continuing education, a mentorship program, excellent resources for booksellers, and a virtual community for discussions on all aspects of the bookselling profession.

IOBA members enjoy a reputation as professional and trusted sellers of books and ephemera in the online bookselling world. With a diverse international membership of over 350 booksellers, IOBA members created and follow standards for ethical and safe bookselling online. Our members provide clear and accurate descriptions and prompt shipping with fair return policies.