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Five Lessons about Book Censorship by Philomena Polefrone

Banned Books Week: Five Lessons About Book Censorship by Philomena Polefrone

Every year, Banned Books Week shines a spotlight on the harms of censorship and celebrates the freedom to read. While its roots are in the United States, the movement’s message resonates globally: restricting access to books restricts access to ideas.
Julie Belgrado, EIBF Director, at the RISE Bookselling Conference in Riga.

Julie Belgrado to step down as EIBF Director

After more than ten years of dedicated service to the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF), Julie Belgrado has informed the organisation of her decision to step down from her role as Director to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of European Screen Directors
International ISBN Agency General Assembly in Sao Paolo, Brazil

Why International Standards Matter: EIBF at the International ISBN Agency’s Annual General Meeting

The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) plays an active role in shaping the future of international book standards through its Ex-officio seat on the Board of the International ISBN Agency (IIA).

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This is what we do for our members

EXCHANGE OF BEST PRACTICE

EIBF fosters the exchange of best practice between its members and acts as a forum for discussion and cooperation.

REPRESENTATION

EIBF meets decision-makers of both European and international institutions, explaining the specificities of the bookselling industry, at different stages. 

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

EIBF regularly organises targeted policy-oriented events on different subjects with the aim of boosting the visibility of the bookselling industry. 


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The European and International Booksellers Federation represents national booksellers associations in the European Union and beyond. EIBF Members in turn have in membership booksellers of all kinds: brick and mortar bookshops, online bookshops, independents, chains.

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