Quick Summary
Minitex is pleased to announce a new cooperative agreement with Amazon Business! Designed specifically to ease procurement challenges for public libraries across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, this partnership offers exclusive benefits—including two free years of Business Prime, media discounts up to 45%, pay-by-invoice terms, and free downloadable MARC records.
For many public libraries, managing daily purchasing can be a complex administrative challenge. Staff often rely on personal Amazon accounts or out-of-pocket Prime memberships to secure necessary items, which leads to accidental sales tax charges, cumbersome reimbursement paperwork, and missed volume discounts.
Instead of navigating these obstacles alone, Minitex has partnered with Amazon Business to remove barriers and simplify workplace procurement. Whether your library is purchasing books, office supplies, IT equipment, or facility maintenance products - this program delivers tailored solutions built directly around public library needs.
Webinar & discount details
Join the Amazon team for an upcoming webinar on October 14: Minitex and Amazon Business – A New Cooperative Purchasing Benefit
Cooperative Purchasing Information
Starting October 14, 2026, public libraries in MN, ND, & SD can begin taking advantage of Minitex pricing when ordering through Amazon Business. Attend this vendor-led session to get full details on how to sign up and start saving!
Discount & Program Details
Public libraries in MN, ND, and SD can now access the following Minitex-negotiated benefits through Amazon Business:
- 2 Free Years of Business Prime: Enjoy multi-user Business Prime features at zero cost for two full years (a value of up to $3,499 per year). Minitex will renegotiate terms on behalf of participating libraries prior to Year 3.
- Up to 25% Off Operational Essentials: Save up to 25% on Amazon Business "Essentials" items, spanning general supplies, facilities equipment, and administrative essentials.
- Pay by Invoice & $5,000 Credit Line: Eliminate employee credit card reimbursements. Participating public libraries receive a $5,000 pre-approved line of credit with customizable pay-by-invoice terms tailored to align with city or county fiscal routines.
- Dedicated Customer Advisor: Skip general customer service queues. Public libraries receive a dedicated Amazon Business Customer Advisor for account setup, direct support, and troubleshooting.
- 30%–45% Media Discounts: Stretch your collection development budget further with built-in savings of 30% to 45% off list price on new releases and preorders for popular books, audio, and video titles.
- Free Downloadable MARC Records: Streamline technical services workflows by downloading standard MARC cataloging records at no additional cost for seamless import into your local catalog system.
We hope to see you there! As always, feel free to reach out to Dana Kocienda with any questions about Amazon Business or other Cooperative Purchasing discounts.
Your Cooperative Purchasing partner
Minitex understands the financial challenges libraries face, and we are committed to helping you stretch your budget further. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your library with the best products while enjoying the benefits of cost savings through cooperative purchasing!
By ordering through CPERS, libraries can reduce administrative burdens and save both time and money—all while receiving the high-quality products they need. If you need something not listed in our catalogs or on our website—please reach out to me and I'd be happy to help you find it.
To order, visit the Shop Minitex website or contact Dana Kocienda:
Email: minitexproducts@umn.edu
Fax: 612-624-4508
Products Phone: 612-625-9527
Direct Phone: 612-625-5014
Cooperative Purchasing is brought to you by Minitex, supported by funding from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
