BranchPass

BranchPass is a mobile + web app that helps patrons discover and access multiple library systems with less hassle. It aggregates participating libraries’ catalogs into one search, shows real-time availability by branch, and guides users through getting a card (or reciprocal access) where eligible. For libraries, it offers a lightweight admin portal to publish policies (residency rules, e-card eligibility, reciprocal agreements), promote events, and reduce “Can I get a card?” front-desk questions. This is not a magic replacement for ILS vendors; it’s a practical layer that standardizes the messy, user-facing parts: eligibility, onboarding steps, and cross-branch discovery. AI is used sparingly for natural-language search and policy Q&A (“Can I get a card if I live in X?”) based on each library’s published rules. The business model is B2B SaaS to library systems plus optional sponsorships for local cultural orgs.