So my library is on the verge of re-launching our services after taking since late February to recover from a vicious ransomware attack that left us completely crippled.
I have quietly resumed lending functions, sending out books to other libraries, but only those requests I can physically get my hand on in the main branch building. Stuff from the branches will have to wait until full system restoration after Labor Day when holds will be reactivated in full.
I also did some test requests for material from other libraries on my own staff library card and one finally arrived today. I confirmed I was able to receive the item, which generated the expected automated hold, which in turn enabled me to run the special report in POLARIS to enable me to print one of our custom book straps. I was then able to return the item to the lender on the ShareIt platform and erase the hold from my account. In other words, the borrowing function seems to be working normally and we are ready for the ILL request form to "go live" after Labor Day along with all other library services that are coming back online after that date.
I'm psyched to have my days be non-stop busy busy busy for awhile.
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