Manchester library administrator flags Microsoft licensing and billing confusion as operating cost concern
The library administrator told the board that Microsoft premium licenses are no longer free for libraries; she set up a discounted arrangement but discovered a confusing city invoice that produced a charge "over 1000 dollars." She recommended seeking a city amendment or updated ITS quotes to compare options.
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The Manchester library administrator told trustees at the July meeting that Microsoft no longer provides premium licenses to libraries for free, forcing the library to pay for a limited set of premium accounts and triggering an unexpected billing problem that could affect operating budgets.
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