Hamilton Public Library (HPL) branches continue to recover from the cybersecurity-related outage, which began Sunday, Feb. 25.
An update posted to the HPL website July 26 informed users that access to the catalogue has been restored and the HPL app, which allows users to place holds and access their digital library card, is now available.
Additional services that have been restored:
- Online eResources are available.
- Libby/OverDrive holds can now be placed.
- Access to partner libraries' (Burlington, London, Kingston, Mississauga and Ottawa) digital collections is available.
- Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches (except Ancaster).
- Some Makerspace services are available at select locations.
- Automatic check-ins are operating.
- Website log-in is available.
- USB printing is available at Central Library (2nd and 3rd Floor) and at the Ancaster, Barton, Red Hill, Terryberry, Kenilworth, Dundas, Westdale, Valley Park, Saltfleet, Stoney Creek, Turner Park and Waterdown branches.
Self-check kiosks, public computers and scanning remain unavailable. Extended Access is cancelled at this time.
