Minitex Amazon Business Cooperative Agreement
Many public libraries across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota are either paying for individual Amazon Prime memberships out of pocket or would prefer to have Prime benefits but simply cannot budget for them. Additionally, library personnel often rely on personal Amazon accounts to make necessary workplace purchases, leading to accidental sales tax charges, added reimbursement paperwork, and missed Amazon Business volume discounts.
Our goal with this new partnership is to simplify business purchasing on Amazon.com by streamlining workflows and reducing administrative burdens altogether. Whether you are ordering books, office supplies, IT equipment, or facility maintenance products, Amazon Business offers tailored solutions designed specifically for your library’s procurement needs—paired with fast, free shipping and member-only offers through Business Prime.
Minitex Pricing
2 Free Years Business Prime
Access multi-user Amazon Business Prime features at zero cost for two full years. Minitex will renegotiate terms on behalf of participating public libraries prior to Year 3. (up to $3,499 value per year)
Pay by Invoice & $5k Credit
Eliminate employee credit card reimbursements. Public libraries receive a $5,000 pre-approved line of credit with customizable pay-by-invoice terms to align with city or county fiscal routines.
Up to 25% Off Essentials
Save up to 25% on Amazon Business "Essentials" marketplace products, spanning library operational supplies, IT equipment, facilities management, and administrative items.
Dedicated Customer Advisor
Skip general customer service queues. Public libraries are assigned a single point of contact Customer Advisor at Amazon Business for direct account support, setup, and troubleshooting.
30% – 45% Media Discounts
Stretch your collection development budget further with built-in savings of 30% to 45% off new releases and preorders across popular book and audio/video titles.
Free Downloadable MARC Records
Streamline technical services workflow. Download standard MARC cataloging records at no additional cost for seamless import into your library’s catalog system.
Common Questions
- I already have an Amazon Business account — what do I do?
- The Amazon team will walk you through how to connect your existing account to your Minitex member benefits and ensure you’re receiving all available discounts.
- I have a personal Amazon.com account that I use for library orders — what do I do?
- The Amazon team will provide steps to convert to an Amazon Business account with your full Minitex member benefits.
- How do I access the MARC records and Library Hub?
- During the webinar, we’ll provide a complete walkthrough of how to download free MARC records and navigate your Library Hub landing page.
How to Order
More information coming soon!
