Library Products: Cooperative Purchasing News

Order CoLibrì's fast, reliable book-covering system—machine, supplies, and installation—all with a 15% discount through Dec 31, 2025. Cover paperbacks and hardcovers in 30 seconds with eco-friendly, acid-free covers—no scissors or glue required. A smart, budget-loving upgrade for libraries!

The Bibliotheca selfCheck™ 2500 is a compact and efficient kiosk that delivers full self-service functionality in a space-saving design—perfect for libraries with limited room or high-traffic areas. Powered by Bibliotheca’s quickConnect™ software, it supports over 70 languages, offers customizable workflows, and enables secure, card-only transactions. Available through Minitex Cooperative Purchasing, this solution reflects a strong partnership between Minitex and Bibliotheca, established in 2015, following Bibliotheca’s acquisition of 3M’s Library Systems.

The Bibliotheca selfCheck 3000 is a flexible, user-friendly self-service kiosk that supports check-in, check-out, payments, and account management, all through a sleek, customizable design. Its modular components and remote management tools allow libraries to adapt and operate efficiently, even with limited staff. Available through Minitex Cooperative Purchasing, this solution reflects a strong partnership between Minitex and Bibliotheca, established in 2015 following Bibliotheca’s acquisition of 3M’s Library Systems.

The Palette™ Furniture Collection by Russwood® offers flexible, engaging pieces like desks, tables, and shelving designed to promote creativity and collaboration in learning environments. Through a partnership with The Library Store Inc., Minitex connects libraries with high-quality, discounted products and design support for classrooms, media centers, and more. Libraries can take advantage of up to 55% off retail pricing and free shipping on stocked items by ordering through Minitex’s Cooperative Purchasing program.

The May/June newsletter from Sentry Custom Security features the Toronto Reference Library (TRL) is the largest and most visited of Toronto Public Library branches, with more than 1.6 million items on 80 kilometers of shelving on 5 floors! As well as a chance to win a $5,000 gift certificate towards a purchase.