Introduction

A library management information system can also be called a library management system
(LMS) or integrated library system (ILS). It is a system that makes use of information
technology (IT) to carry out managerial objectives. The main goal of a library management
information system is to store, organize, share and retrieve vital information needed to carry out
daily operational functions of the library. The library management system will make the people
who are in charge feel more comfortable. This system will give new experience to the librarian
and also the students who interested with library activities.
History of Library Management System
Pre-computerization
Prior to computerization, library tasks were performed manually and independently from one
another. Selectors ordered materials with ordering slips, cataloguers manually catalogued items
and indexed them with the card catalog system (in which all bibliographic data was kept on a
single index card), fines were collected by local bailiffs, and users signed books out manually,
indicating their name on cue cards which were then kept at the circulation desk. Early
mechanization came in 1936, when the University of Texas began using a punch card system to
manage library circulation. While the punch card system allowed for more efficient tracking of
loans, library services were far from being integrated, and no other library task was affected by
this change.
1960s: the influence of computer technologies
Following this, the next big innovation came with the advent of MARC standards in the 1960s
which coincided with the growth of computer technologies library automation was
born.
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From this point onwards, libraries began experimenting with computers, and, starting in
the late 1960s and continuing into the 1970s, bibliographic services utilizing new online
technology and the shared MARC vocabulary entered the market; these
included OCLC (1967), Research Libraries Group (which has since merged with OCLC), and
Washington Library Network (which became Western Library Network and is also now part of
OCLC).
1970s1980s: the early integrated library system
The 1970s can be characterized by improvements in computer storage as well as in
telecommunications. As a result of these advances, turnkey systems on microcomputers, known
more commonly as integrated library systems (ILS) finally appeared. These systems included
necessary hardware and software which allowed the connection of major circulation tasks,
including circulation control and overdue notices. As the technology developed, other library
tasks could be accomplished through ILS as well, including acquisition,cataloguing, reservation
of titles, and monitoring of serials.
1990s2000s: the growth of the Internet
With the evolution of the Internet throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s, ILSs began allowing
users to more actively engage with their libraries through OPACs and online web-based portals.
Users could log into their library accounts to reserve or renew books, as well as authenticate
themselves for access to library-subscribed online databases. Inevitably, during this time, the ILS
market grew exponentially. By 2002, the ILS industry averaged sales of approximately US$500
million annually, compared to just US$50 million in 1982.
Mid 2000sPresent: increasing costs and customer dissatisfaction
By the mid to late 2000s, ILS vendors had increased not only the number of services offered but
also their prices, leading to some dissatisfaction among many smaller libraries. At the same time,
open source ILS was in its early stages of testing. Some libraries began turning to such open
source ILSs as Koha and Evergreen. Common reasons noted were to avoid vendor lock in, avoid
license fees, and participate in software development. Freedom from vendors also allowed
libraries to prioritize needs according to urgency, as opposed to what their vendor can
offer. Libraries which have moved to open source ILS have found that vendors are now more
likely to provide quality service in order to continue a partnership since they no longer have the
power of owning the ILS software and tying down libraries to strict contracts. This has been the
case with the SCLENDSconsortium. Following the success of Evergreen for the
Georgia PINES library consortium, the South Carolina State Library along with some local
public libraries formed the SCLENDS consortium in order to share resources and to take
advantage of the open source nature of the Evergreen ILS to meet their specific needs. By
October 2011, just 2 years after SCLENDS began operations, 13 public library systems across 15
counties had already joined the consortium, in addition to the South Carolina State Library.
Librarytechnology.org does an annual survey of over 2,400 libraries and noted in 2008 2% those
surveyed used open source ILS, in 2009 the number increased to 8%, in 2010 12%, and in 2011
11%

of the libraries polled had adopted open source ILSs. The following year's survey
(published in April 2013) reported an increase to 14%, stating that "open source ILS products,
including Evergreen and Koha, continue to represent a significant portion of industry activity. Of
the 794 contracts reported in the public and academic arena, 113, or 14 percent, were for support
services for these open source systems.





2010sPresent: the rise of cloud based solutions
The use of cloud based library management systems has increased drastically since the rise of
"cloud" technology started. Some common management systems include Libramatic, Aura
Software and Librarika. Many modern cloud based solutions allow automated cataloging by
scanning a book's ISBN. This technology was pioneered by Libramatic, although it is currently
in use by systems such as LibraryWorld. Librarika has a method called "Smart Add" that lets
Librarians to add book automatically by just inputing the ISBNs. In addition, Librarika offers
free library creation with built-in OPAC for up to 10,000 book titles with the ability to get more
free titles for non-profit and charities, which serves well for many school, college and other
small libraries.
















Background
Library Management System is an application refer to other library system and it is suitable to
use by small and medium size library. It is use by librarian and library admin to manage the
library using a computerized system. The system was developed and designed to help librarian
record every book transaction so that the problem such as file missing or record missing will not
happened again.
Book and member maintenance module also included in Library Management System. Users can
register or edit the member or book in the system. With this computerized maintenance, library
will not lost the book record or member record which always happen when no computerized
system bring used.
In addition, report module is also included in Library Management System. If users position is
Admin, the user is able to view different kind of report. First type of report are rental and return
report, user can check the rental, return transaction which happen on particular day. Besides that,
user can check the Top10 books which borrow by the member in a day, month or year based on
category. Moreover, activity log report also provided by system so that admin can check what
process has been carried out such as register new book, edit member information as well as
login, logout information.
When user lost the book, user can use Lost Book Module to register the lost book and receive the
fine which is double price of that book.
All these modules are able to help librarian to manage the library more convenience and
efficiency compare to those library without computerized system.









Case Study (without Library Management System) problem statement
Manual systems put pressure on people to be correct in all details of their work at all times, the
problem being that people arent perfect, however much each of us wishes we were. With
manual systems the level of service is dependent on individuals and this puts a requirement on
management to run training continuously for staff to keep them motivated and to ensure they are
following the correct procedures. It can be all too easy to accidentally switch details and end up
with inconsistency in data entry or in hand written orders. This has the effect of not only causing
problems with customer service but also making information unable be used for reporting or
finding trends with data discovery. Reporting and checking that data is robust can be timely and
expensive. This is often an area where significant money can be saved by automation.
It takes more effort and physical space to keep track of paper documents, to find information and
to keep details secure. When mistakes are made or changes or corrections are needed, often a
manual transaction must be completely redone rather than just updated. With manual or partially
automated systems information often has to be written down and copied or entered more than
once. Systemization can reduce the amount of duplication of data entry.















Aims and Objectives
The project aims and objectives that will be achieved after completion of the system were carried
out in this sub chapter. The succession of the system also will be evaluated through this sub
chapter.
The project objectives are:
To eliminate the paper-work in library
To record every transaction in computerized system so that problem such as record file
missing wont happen again
To design a user friendly graphical user interface which suit the users
To complete the system according to project schedule
To produce technical report that documents the phases, tasks and deliverables in the
project














Development Environment
Software
Operating System = Windows 7
More applications. All the programs are now being written for the Vista/Windows 7 platform.
This started years ago, and will continue to be the case for years to come. If you want that new 3-
D shooter game or kick-butt utility, chances are it won't work on XP. Upgrading to Windows 7
will give you access to all the cool stuff your neighbor has that you don't.
64-bit computing. The reasons are a bit technical, but the upshot is that 64-bit is the future.
While there were 64-bit versions of XP in the past, they aren't for sale anymore, and are not for
typical consumer use anyway.
The newer 64-bit computers are faster and more powerful than their 32-bit brethren, and
software is starting to appear that takes advantage of 64-bit power. While 32-bit gear and
programs aren't going the way of the Dodo in the immediate future, the sooner you make the
move to 64-bit, the happier you'll be.
Database = Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access, also known as Microsoft Office Access, is a database management
system from Microsoft that combines the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with
a graphical user interface and software-development tools. It is a member of the Microsoft
Office suite of applications, included in the Professional and higher editions or sold separately.
Microsoft Access stores data in its own format based on the Access Jet Database Engine. It can
also import or link directly to data stored in other applications and databases.
Software developers and data architects can use Microsoft Access to develop application
software, and "power users" can use it to build software applications. Like other Office
applications, Access is supported by Visual Basic for Applications, an object-
oriented programming language that can reference a variety of objects including DAO (Data
Access Objects), ActiveX Data Objects, and many other ActiveX components. Visual objects
used in forms and reports expose their methods and properties in the VBA programming
environment, and VBA code modules may declare and call Windows operating-
system functions.



Development Tool
Programming Language = Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express Edition.
I would like to use Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 as my developing software. Microsoft Visual
Basic 2010 is a flexible and has powerful control software. The software provides an easy use
drag and drop control in the form. This allows me easily to build good design application
because of the user-friendliness of the application
Hardware
Processor = Intel Pentium Inside
Intel Processor provide better processing capabilities and better cooling technology to our CPU.
With an Intel processor, we can run our pc for long time without need to switch off. Besides that,
Intel processor can help us to boost up the CPU processing power. By using this, we can keep
developing the Library Management System without need to worry that the pc cannot support

Ram = 4GB

In order to support Visual Basic 2010, I used 4 GB RAM to avoid any problem occurred during
development phase. By using 2010 4GB RAM, The software can process faster. It can save a lot
time if total up the process time.











Significant Of Study
Uncompromised security within the library
Efficient collection management system Uncompromised collection security
Flexible staff schedules
Labor saving methods free the staff to help customers
Higher customer/patron satisfaction levels
Improved inter-library cooperation
Better preservation of inventory because of less handling by staff
Same security and labeling formats for all items such as books, CDs and DVDs,
hence better management of databases
Benefits for library staff:
Time saving devices free them to help customer better
Labor saving devices free them from doing repetitive, physically stressful tasks
Can have flexible working schedules
Benefits for library patrons:
Self-check-in and self-check-out facilities
Check-in and check-out of all types of items (books, audio tapes, video tapes, CDs,
DVDs, etc.) at the same locations
More staff available for assistance
Quicker service such as payment of fees, fines, etc.
Better inter-library facilities, more efficient reservation facilities, etc.
Faster and accurate re-shelving means patrons can find items where they should
be, hence quicker and more satisfying service
Height adjustable self-check-in/out tables are liked by children and physically
disabled persons who use the library.







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Summary
Library management is a sub-discipline of institutional management that focuses on specific
issues faced by libraries and library management professionals. Library management
encompasses normal management tasks as well as intellectual freedom, anti-censorship,
and fundraising tasks. Issues faced in library management frequently overlap those faced in
management of non-profit organizations.