Minitex is dedicated to assisting libraries in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota by streamlining and consolidating the selection and purchase of e-resources. These resources support a wide range of educational needs and communities, including PreK-12 students, post-secondary institutions, and lifelong learners in public, government, and special libraries. Minnesota’s statewide collection advances equitable access to information and literacy content, enhancing education and research to improve the quality of life for all residents and students, regardless of economic status or location. The statewide e-resources program in Minnesota, known as eLibrary Minnesota (ELM), is funded through a legislative appropriation.
Selection Process
The Shared E-Resources (SER) Task Force represents libraries of all types from across the Minitex region. The Task Force advises Minitex and its funding partners in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota in the selection of statewide e-resources. Task Force members help to craft Request for Proposal (RFP) language to assess resources, review RFP responses, and recommend resources.
Selection Priorities
Selected resources will include coverage in one or more of the following areas:
- Multidisciplinary databases serving higher education, K–12, special, and public library researchers
- Core reference works
- Tools to support K–12 classroom learning
- Resources for workforce development
- Materials for healthcare and nursing education and practice
- Resources for information, media, and news literacy
- Tools for lifelong learning (e.g., news, consumer research, language learning, legal issues)
Access Statement
Minitex upholds the freedom to read as expressed in the Library Bill of Rights, the Freedom to Read Statement, and the Freedom to View Statement adopted by the American Library Association. While anyone is free to select or reject materials for themselves or their own minor children, the freedom of others to read or inquire is not restricted. Parents and guardians have the responsibility to guide and direct the reading, listening, and viewing choices of their own minor children.
Feedback on Statewide Database Program
Please share any feedback on ELM via our contact form.
Approved by the Minitex Policy Advisory Council on Sept. 12, 2025.
