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Worcester Public Library Agenda Board of Directors Meeting 2026-06-17

Library Pursues Newsbank Deal for Historic Archives

$1.2 million; just under $700,000City of WorcesterNEWSBANKJune 17, 2026

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Description

Worcester Public Library is negotiating with Newsbank to acquire perpetual access to the fully indexed Telegram and Evening Gazette digital archives. After an initial $1.2 million quote, the library and its foundation are mounting a capital campaign to fund a revised price just under $700,000.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$1.2 million; just under $700,000

Vendor

NEWSBANK

Agency

City of Worcester, MA

Contract Type

TECHNOLOGY

Document Date

June 17, 2026

Renewal Info

Perpetual access purchase is contemplated, so no recurring renewal is anticipated.

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