Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Microsoft Cuts Staff Library, News Access Amid AI Push
Microsoft is making big changes to how its employees learn and access information.
After laying off about 15,000 people in 2025, the company has started to cut back on its newspaper and library subscriptions.
This means employees will no longer have access to certain news and research services, like the Strategic News Service (SNS) Global Report, which they've used for over 22 years.
They also won't be able to borrow books from the Microsoft Library anymore.
Instead, Microsoft is focusing on AI-powered learning through a platform called the Skilling Hub.
The company's CEO, Satya Nadella, is leading this change, and it's clear that Microsoft is serious about moving towards AI in all aspects of its work.
The future of the physical library space is uncertain, but it's clear that the way employees access knowledge is changing.
Microsoft is cutting newspaper and library subscriptions for employees, starting in November 2025.
The company is ending its 22-year relationship with the Strategic News Service (SNS) Global Report.
Employees will lose access to business publications and the ability to borrow books from the Microsoft Library.
Microsoft is shifting to AI-powered learning through the Skilling Hub platform.
The physical library on the Redmond campus has closed, and its future is uncertain.
- Who
- Microsoft employees and publishers
- What
- Cutting of newspaper and library subscriptions
- When
- Starting November 2025
- Where
- Microsoft's Redmond campus and globally
- Why
- Shift towards AI-driven learning and cost reduction
- Number of Layoffs in 2025
- 15,000
- Number of Employees
- 220,000
- Duration of SNS Relationship
- 22 years
- Library Location
- Building 4, Redmond campus
- AI Learning Platform
- Skilling Hub