The newly redesigned 2025 Product Catalog is now available online. Minitex offers discounted prices on a wide variety of products for libraries of all kinds.
Latest News
University of Minnesota seeks Libraries Preservation Assistant with a base pay of $17.50/hour. This position requires ability to follow diagrams and instructions, and ability to work around dust and occasional strong odors with appropriate protective equipment.
This full time position offers an hourly rate of pay between $21.83 to $24.18. Applicants must have completed coursework in library science and have experience in circulation or technical services. Applications are due by May 21.
"Where We Come From" was chosen for the 13th iteration of Minnesota’s state-wide book club, One Book | One Minnesota. This title presents a picture-book collaboration in which four authors explore where they each come from, literally and metaphorically. Diane Wilson is an award-winning author and educator who explores, reflects, and celebrates Indigenous identity and community.
University of Minnesota Duluth Education and Human Service Professions Librarian Kayleen Jones has been lauded as one of Library Journal's 2025 Movers & Shakers for her work collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to improve UMD's Children's Literature Collection. Jones' group emphasized books that better reflect the experiences of BIPOC students and provide positive representations for young readers. Previously, ARLD lauded Jones for this work with their 2024 Minnesota Academic Innovators Award.
Help us shape ELM: Apply to join the Shared E-Resources Task Force
The deadline to comment on the ELM collection has been extended to Friday, May 16.
Each year, nationwide, Library Journal names 50 Movers & Shakers, the individuals who will "shape the future of libraries." Library Director Natalie Draper and Outreach Manager Angelica Linder, of the Northfield Public Library, were both selected for 2025.
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.
EBSCO is enhancing the accessibility of the EBSCO eBooks user experience to align with requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which goes into effect on June 28, 2025, and mandates accessibility for a diverse group of products and services, including e-books.