RAD Pass: Summer Staycation
Summer is almost here, which means graduation season and the end of the school year. If your library is like mine, this is when the phone starts ringing with questions like: “What’s this RAD Pass thing?”
Here’s what you need to know to help your patrons:
What is RAD Pass?
RAD Pass (found at radpass.org) offers free and discounted tickets to a variety of regional attractions, thanks to support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District. It’s available to any Allegheny County resident with a valid library card and PIN.
How Does It Work?
Patrons can log in using their card number and PIN. Once logged in, they’ll see a list of available attractions. Venues and tickets change periodically, so encourage patrons to check back often.
If tickets are available for an attraction, a message on the right side will say “Show first available offer.” If not, it will display “All reservations have been reserved at this time.”
To reserve a pass, click “Show first available offer.” The pass details and requirements (e.g., mobile or printed format) will be listed. If the patron prefers a different date than the default, they can scroll to the bottom and click “Reserve a different date” to choose from the available options.
Important Notes for Patrons:
- Patrons may only reserve a pass to the same attraction once per calendar year.
- Each library card may hold up to two active reservations at a time. Once the date of the earliest reservation passes, a new reservation can be made.
- Ticket availability refreshes often, so checking back regularly is a good idea.
-Erin, Bridgeville Public Library