Library Management System Project
1. Define the Scope and Objectives
- Purpose: Create a system to handle library functions like book issue/return, user registration,
inventory management, etc.
- Objectives:
- Efficiently manage books, members, and transactions.
- Generate reports (e.g., overdue books, most borrowed books).
- Create an easy-to-use interface.
2. Features of the System
- Admin Functions:
- Add, update, or delete book records.
- Register new members or remove inactive ones.
- Manage fines for overdue books.
- User Functions:
- Search for books by title, author, or genre.
- Borrow and return books.
- View borrowed books and due dates.
- Reports:
- List of books currently issued.
- Overdue books.
- Popular books.
3. Database Design
- Tables:
- Books: Stores details like book_id, title, author, genre, availability.
- Members: Stores member information such as member_id, name, contact.
- Transactions: Tracks borrowing history, with fields like transaction_id, book_id, member_id,
issue_date, return_date.
- Fines: Tracks any fines due to late returns.
4. Programming Language & Tools
- Languages: Python, Java, or C# are great options for this type of project.
- Database: Use SQLite or MySQL for backend storage.
- UI: You can create a simple UI using HTML/CSS with a JavaScript frontend or, if you prefer, a
desktop GUI with Tkinter (Python) or JavaFX (Java).
