Quick Summary
Minitex has released its 2024/25 Cooperative Purchasing catalog, now available for K-12 schools and libraries. These catalogs offer a wide range of discounted library products and electronic resources, aimed at enhancing library operations and services.
Minitex has officially released its 2024-25 catalogs through the Cooperative Purchasing & Electronic Resources Services (CPERS) program, focusing on the needs of libraries of all types and sizes. K-12 catalogs are now available online and in print, offering a selection of library products, supplies, and electronic resources. The catalogs highlight Minitex’s commitment to providing affordable, reliable resources through collective purchasing, enabling libraries to maximize their budgets while accessing top-tier materials.
We will mail printed catalogs to Minnesota K-12 schools that have interacted with Minitex, along with a smaller number of schools in South Dakota and North Dakota. If you haven't received your copy by the end of October, or would like one sent to you, please email me at danak@umn.edu.
K-12 Catalog: Focus on School Libraries
For school libraries, the 2024/25 K-12 catalog provides a tailored selection of library products and digital resources. This year’s catalog focuses on materials that support literacy, STEM education, and media literacy, all of which are critical to today’s K-12 learning environments.
Highlights
- Library management systems: Streamlined solutions for cataloging, circulation and inventory management, ensuring school libraries can efficiently manage their collections and support student access.
- Educational databases: Curated for K-12 libraries, these databases offer research tools and content that support the curriculum in subjects like science, history and the arts.
- Interactive learning tools: Platforms that engage students with multimedia content, e-books and research tools, helping them develop digital literacy and research skills.
Full CPERS Catalog: For all libraries
The 2024/25 full Minitex CPERS catalog offers a wide range of resources for libraries of all types, including public, academic, K12, and special libraries. Whether you are looking for library supplies, databases or e-resources, this catalog provides access at discounted rates, thanks to Minitex’s cooperative purchasing agreements.
Key products featured in the full catalog include:
- Library supplies and equipment: From shelving and book carts to technology solutions, the catalog provides a wide selection of physical products to help libraries support efficient and inviting spaces for their communities.
- Research databases: Updated and new offerings from leading content providers, giving libraries affordable access to high-quality digital collections that support academic research, public education and more.
- E-books and digital lending solutions: Platforms that allow libraries to expand their digital collections, offering patrons access to e-books, audiobooks and more. All integrated into user-friendly lending systems.
- Digital tools for remote access: With a growing need for remote learning and access, the catalog includes tools that allow libraries to serve their patrons wherever they are, whether through digital resource management or virtual library services.
This catalog is designed to simplify buying decisions, offering a one-stop shop for essential library products and services. Through CPERS, libraries can take advantage of collective purchasing power, saving money while keeping access to the best resources available.
Access the Catalogs
Both catalogs are now available for download:
Online store: ShopMinitex
Libraries can explore products and place orders through ShopMinitex. This platform offers detailed product descriptions, pricing information, special offers (when available), and a seamless shopping experience.
Dana Kocienda
Products Ordering: minitexproducts@umn.edu
direct: danak@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-9527 or 800-462-5348
FAX: 612-624-4508
