Passes
Expand Community Access. Capture the Impact.
Libraries and community spaces often partner with museums, zoos, parks, and cultural organizations to provide free or discounted access to local experiences.
These programs are powerful for the community, but managing them can become a manual process of phone calls, paper logs, spreadsheets, and reminders.
WhoFi Passes turns pass lending into a simple online experience for patrons while automatically capturing the data that shows how your partnerships are being used.
Make Community Pass Programs Easier to Run
With WhoFi Passes, visitors can browse available passes directly from your website, reserve a date, and receive reminders automatically.
Staff manage everything from one dashboard while usage data builds in the background.
Passes supports both:
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Physical passes that are picked up and returned
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Electronic passes delivered digitally with no return required
The system handles the scheduling rules, inventory limits, and reservation workflows that make pass lending unique.

A Better Experience for Patrons
Patrons start on a clean reservation page linked from your website where they can quickly see:
- Which passes are available
- What dates can be reserved
- What benefits each pass provides
- Any borrowing policies or restrictions
Instead of calling or visiting the desk to check availability, patrons can see options instantly and reserve online.
Benefits of Using Passes
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Expand community access to local cultural experiences
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Reduce staff time managing pass reservations
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Provide fair, transparent online pass reservations
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Show measurable impact of community partnerships
Features
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Supports both physical passes and digital ePasses
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Online pass reservations directly from your website
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Optional library card verification via SIP2 and other ILS plugins
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Integrates with SirsiDynix, Koha, and other ILS systems
Clear Workflows for Staff
Staff can easily manage pass activity from one place: Easily see:
- Upcoming reservations and pickup schedules
- Reservation details and status tracking
- Calendar and list views of pass activity
Instead of juggling paper logs or spreadsheets, staff always know which passes are available and which are reserved.
Reporting That Shows Community Impact
WhoFi Passes captures usage automatically, making it easier to answer important questions such as:
- Which passes are used most often
- Seasonal trends in community demand
- Whether new passes should be added or renewed
Monthly reports help demonstrate the value of these programs to library leadership, boards, and funding partners.
See Passes in Action
Start a 30-day free trial and experience how WhoFi simplifies pass management for your library.
