1/11 - Ever used a database or interlibrary loan? Thank Minitex & your local Libraries

If you've ever used a library database or received a book or article via interlibrary loan, Minitex was most likely involved as well as your local library.

Celebrating 40 years of Minitex

What began in 1969 at the University of Minnesota Libraries as a pilot project called the "Minnesota Interlibrary Teletype Experiment," or "MINITEX," became a full-fledged program in 1971 when it received funding from the Minnesota State Legislature.
Founded as a means for sharing University of Minnesota Libraries resources throughout the state, Minitex quickly grew to enable participation and collaboration between libraries of all types in Minnesota and in the neighboring states of North Dakota and South Dakota.