Microsoft will extend the enterprise 2024 Office suite and Windows licenses to all public library computers at no cost.
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“Equally encouraging, many of you saw our announcement regarding Microsoft. After nearly 18 months ULC and PLA working directly with Microsoft leadership, we’re now seeing the payoff:
Microsoft will extend the enterprise 2024 Office suite and Windows licenses to all public library computers at no cost. This is especially significant for systems with large fleets of public access devices. Back-of-the-envelope math puts this at roughly $74 million in potential savings for libraries nationwide.
Even better: the program is now operational! At ULC’s recommendation, Microsoft created a dedicated support page for libraries to connect with specialists on this public access device offer. We’ve also published an FAQ for members to guide you through the process.
To everyone who has reached out, asked hard questions, and shared real-world examples — thank you! Our collective pressure moved this work forward.
If you have continued issues or need help navigating the Microsoft process, please contact Angela Goodrich ([email protected]), who has been leading this work for ULC.”
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