US EditionMicrosoft Quietly Winds Down Employee Access to News and Library Resources
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For years, Microsoft Library has functioned as that well-ordered closet that many teams appreciate having nearby: a place to turn to when you need context, a reliable reference or a long reading to understand a subject without haste. It was not just a collection of titles; it was a silent learning infrastructure and corporate culture. That stage is closing. According to The Verge, Microsoft is shutting down its library for employees—the one at t…
Microsoft quietly winds down employee access to news and library resources
After reducing its workforce by roughly 15,000 roles last year, Microsoft has introduced another understated but significant change. Many office-based employees no longer have access to internal library services or paid business and technology news subscriptions, marking a noticeable shift in how the company supports learning and research at work. The move began quietly late last year. Publishers were informed through automated notices that thei…
Microsoft Shutters Employee Library in Redmond in Favor of AI-Powered Alternative
Tech giant phases out physical books and digital news subscriptions as part of broader shift to “AI-powered learning experience” Microsoft is dismantling its decades-old employee library and cutting digital subscriptions to major news outlets, replacing them with what the company describes as an “AI-powered learning experience” through its Skilling Hub platform. The changes, which began in November 2024, have eliminated employee access to longst…
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