Minitex and Amazon Business – A New Cooperative Purchasing Benefit

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Many public libraries across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota are either paying for individual Amazon Prime memberships out of pocket or would prefer to have Prime benefits but simply cannot budget for them. Additionally, library personnel often rely on personal Amazon accounts to make necessary workplace purchases, leading to accidental sales tax charges, added reimbursement paperwork, and missed Amazon Business volume discounts.

Our goal with this new partnership is to simplify business purchasing on Amazon.com by streamlining workflows and reducing administrative burdens altogether. Whether you are ordering books, office supplies, IT equipment, or facility maintenance products, Amazon Business offers tailored solutions designed specifically for your library’s procurement needs—paired with fast, free shipping and member-only offers through Business Prime.

Please join Minitex Cooperative Purchasing and representatives from Amazon Business for a conversation and walkthrough on how to unlock these new benefits and integrate them into your daily operations.

Webinar Details

• Date & Time: October 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Presenters: Minitex Cooperative Purchasing Team & Amazon Business Representatives
• Target Audience: Public library directors, business managers, procurement administrators, collection developers, and cataloging staff in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota

During this webinar, you'll learn how to:

• Activate your free Amazon Business Prime account for fast, free shipping
• Unlock access to 30% – 45% discounts on new releases and preorders
• Download free MARC records for seamless cataloging
• Navigate your Library Hub landing page with curated library collections and resources
• Maximize savings and streamline procurement for your library

During the session, our team will walk you through the onboarding process so you can convert existing accounts or activate your library’s new benefits right away. Please visit our website for more information. 

(This session will be recorded)