IOBA MISSION STATEMENT

The Independent Online Booksellers Association is dedicated to promoting independent online bookselling by:

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1. Maintaining and enforcing high professional standards among our international membership, backed up by a strong Code of Ethics.

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2. Furthering bookseller professional development through the establishment of a Mentorship Program, the granting of scholarships, the publication of our online journal the IOBA Standard, and other formal and informal support systems and educational initiatives.

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3. Promoting trust between customers and booksellers by providing a safe online environment for the sale and purchase of books.

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4. Fostering consumer awareness of online book buying.

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5. Interacting with businesses, organizations, and governmental entities that have an impact on online bookselling.

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6. Providing programs and services that will help member booksellers to strengthen their businesses.