Hamiltonians can once again access their library accounts

Soon after Hamiltonians regained the ability to put books and other items on hold, the Hamilton Public Library has announced users can once again access their online accounts.

The library shared the news in its email newsletter on Wednesday. Since a Feb. 25, cyberattack on the City of Hamilton, library-goers had been locked out of their accounts, which can be used to place and manage holds.

The online catalogue and app are "back in action" and so are online resources including LinkedIn Learning, the library said.

Last week, the library announced users could talk to a librarian, call in or email to manage their holds for the first time since February.

Spokesperson Nick Kondrat told CBC Hamilton users should assume any holds they had before the ransomware attack are now active, adding that the library encourages users to suspend titles they don't currently want.

An update on the library website said as of Thursday, public Wi-Fi is available at all branches except Ancaster, and that self-checkout kiosks, public computers and scanning remain unavailable.

The public library was just one of many systems disrupted by hackers.