KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA

GODDA

TASK MANAGER
Computer science project
Class 12th
Project by :-.
> Kundan Kumar Sah
> Divyanshu Dev
>Ankush kr Singh
 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA GODDA

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This is to certify that Kundan Kumar Sah has
successfully completed the Task Management System
course offered by Computer science Branch. By
completing this course, we were demonstrated a
comprehensive understanding of the principles and
practices involved in managing a task effectively.
Course Details: Course Name: Task Manager Duration:
2 weeks Completion Date: 29 may 2023
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to all those who have contributed to the
successful completion of this project.

First and foremost, I am immensely thankful to my supervisor, Mr.Murtuza Ali sir , for their invaluable
guidance, unwavering support, and constant encouragement throughout this endeavor. Their m,
wisdom, and patience have been instrumental in shaping the direction of this project and enhancing its
quality.

I am also grateful to the members of my research committee, Divyanshu Dev and Ankush kr singh, for
their insightful feedback, constructive criticism, and valuable suggestions. Their expertise and diverse
perspectives have greatly enriched this work and helped me refine my ideas.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to my colleagues and friends for their assistance,
motivation, and moral support during this project. Their willingness to share their knowledge and engage
in fruitful discussions has been truly invaluable.

I would like to acknowledge the contributions of the participants who took part in this study. Their
willingness to dedicate their time and effort to provide data and insights has been crucial in advancing
our understanding in this field.

Furthermore, I would like to express my gratitude to the staff and administrators of KENDRIYA
VIDYALAYA for providing the necessary resources, facilities, and a conducive environment for research
and learning.

Lastly, I would like to thank my family for their unwavering love, encouragement, and understanding
throughout this journey. Their constant belief in me and their sacrifices have been the driving force
behind my achievements.

Although it is not possible to mention everyone individually, please know that your support and
contributions have not gone unnoticed. I am truly grateful to each and every person who has played a
role, no matter how big or small, in the completion of this project.

Thank you all once again for your invaluable support, and for believing in me and this project.

YOURS SINCERELY,
• KUNDAN KUMAR SAH

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the introduction of our CS project on Library System Management! In today’s digital age,
where information is readily available at our fingertips, libraries play a crucial role in organizing and
providing access to vast knowledge resources. However, managing a library efficiently can be a daunting
task without proper systems in place.

Our CS project aims to address this challenge by developing a comprehensive Library System
Management solution. This project combines the power of computer science and information
management to streamline the operations of libraries, improve user experience, and enhance overall
efficiency.

The Library System Management project focuses on automating various tasks involved in library
operations. By leveraging the latest technologies and software engineering principles, we aim to simplify
processes such as book cataloging, inventory management, user registration, borrowing and returning of
materials, and generating reports.

Through our CS project, we will develop a user-friendly interface that allows library staff to easily
navigate and interact with the system. This interface will provide a centralized platform for librarians to
perform their duties effectively, such as adding and updating book records, managing user accounts,
tracking overdue materials, and generating statistics on library usage.

Additionally, our Library System Management project will incorporate advanced search functionalities to
enable users to find books and other resources quickly. By implementing features like keyword search,
filters based on genre or author, and real-time availability status, we aim to enhance the user experience
and promote efficient resource discovery.

Data security and privacy are of utmost importance in any system dealing with personal information and
intellectual property. Our CS project will prioritize implementing robust security measures to protect
sensitive data, including user information and library records. Encryption, access controls, and regular
backups will be implemented to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the library’s data.

Furthermore, our Library System Management project will be developed with scalability in mind. As
libraries continue to grow and adapt to changing needs, our system will be flexible enough to
accommodate expanding collections, additional branches, and increased user demand.

By undertaking this CS project on Library System Management, we aim to contribute to the improvement
of library services and support the mission of these institutions in fostering education, research, and
intellectual development. We believe that by leveraging computer science principles, we can enhance
the efficiency, accessibility, and user experience of libraries, ultimately enriching the lives of library
patrons and the community as a whole.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

The objective of a library management system in a computer science project is to provide an efficient
and organized way to manage the operations and resources of a library. The main goals of such a
system typically include:

1. AUTOMATION: THE SYSTEM AIMS TO AUTOMATE VARIOUS MANUAL PROCESSES INVOLVED IN LIBRARY OPERATIONS ,
SUCH AS BOOK CATALOGING, BORROWING, RETURNING, AND TRACKING. THIS AUTOMATION HELPS TO STREAMLINE THE
OVERALL WORKFLOW AND REDUCE HUMAN ERRORS.

2. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THE SYSTEM SHOULD PROVIDE A CENTRALIZED DATABASE TO MANAGE THE LIBRARY ’S
RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY. IT INCLUDES MAINTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT BOOKS , JOURNALS, MAGAZINES, AND OTHER
MATERIALS, INCLUDING THEIR AVAILABILITY, LOCATION, AND STATUS.

3. USER MANAGEMENT: THE SYSTEM SHOULD FACILITATE USER MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING REGISTERING NEW MEMBERS,
MAINTAINING THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION, AND TRACKING THEIR BORROWING HISTORY . THIS ALLOWS FOR EFFICIENT
COMMUNICATION WITH LIBRARY USERS AND ENABLES PERSONALIZED SERVICES.

4. BORROWING AND RETURNING: THE SYSTEM SHOULD ENABLE USERS TO CHECK OUT AND RETURN ITEMS EASILY . IT
SHOULD KEEP TRACK OF DUE DATES , OVERDUE FINES, AND MANAGE RESERVATIONS OR HOLDS PLACED ON SPECIFIC
RESOURCES.

5. SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL: THE SYSTEM SHOULD PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT SEARCH MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS USERS TO
FIND BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES BASED ON VARIOUS CRITERIA SUCH AS TITLE , AUTHOR, SUBJECT, OR KEYWORDS. IT
SHOULD ALSO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY AND LOCATION OF THE RESOURCES.

6. RESERVATION AND REQUEST HANDLING: THE SYSTEM SHOULD ALLOW USERS TO RESERVE BOOKS THAT ARE CURRENTLY
CHECKED OUT OR REQUEST ITEMS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY . IT SHOULD MANAGE THE RESERVATION
QUEUE AND NOTIFY USERS WHEN THEIR REQUESTED ITEMS BECOME AVAILABLE.

7. CATALOG SEARCH AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL: THE SYSTEM SHOULD PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY
FOR USERS TO FIND BOOKS BASED ON DIFFERENT CRITERIA (TITLE, AUTHOR, GENRE, ETC.). IT SHOULD ALSO DISPLAY
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT EACH BOOK, INCLUDING SUMMARIES, REVIEWS, AND AVAILABILITY STATUS

8. REPORTING AND ANALYTICS: THE SYSTEM SHOULD GENERATE REPORTS AND STATISTICS TO HELP LIBRARY
ADMINISTRATORS ANALYZE AND MONITOR THE LIBRARY’S PERFORMANCE. THIS MAY INCLUDE INFORMATION ON BOOK
CIRCULATION, POPULAR GENRES, OVERDUE ITEMS, AND USER ACTIVITY.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE FEATURES: THE SYSTEM SHOULD OFFER ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONALITIES TO MANAGE SYSTEM
SETTINGS, USER ACCOUNTS, AND OTHER CONFIGURATIONS. IT SHOULD ALSO PROVIDE SECURITY MEASURES TO PROTECT
USER INFORMATION AND ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE SYSTEM.
Overall, the objective of a library management system is to streamline library operations, enhance user
experience, and optimize resource utilization within the library environment.

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE

CYCLE [ SDLC]
The system development life cycle (SDLC) is a methodology used in software development to guide the
process from initial planning and analysis to implementation and maintenance. Here is an overview of
the SDLC phases for developing a library management system:

• REQUIREMENT GATHERING: IDENTIFY THE NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. GATHER
REQUIREMENTS BY INTERVIEWING LIBRARIANS , STAFF, AND STAKEHOLDERS.DOCUMENT FUNCTIONAL AND NON-
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

• SYSTEM ANALYSIS: ANALYZE THE GATHERED REQUIREMENTS TO DETERMINE THE SYSTEM'S SCOPE AND FEASIBILITY.
IDENTIFY THE SYSTEM'S INPUTS, PROCESSES, AND OUTPUTS. CREATE USE CASES, DATA FLOW DIAGRAMS, AND
ENTITY-RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAMS TO MODEL THE SYSTEM.

• SYSTEM DESIGN: DESIGN THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. DEFINE THE DATABASE
STRUCTURE AND RELATIONSHIPS.DETERMINE THE USER INTERFACE DESIGN AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS . CREATE
SYSTEM FLOWCHARTS AND WIREFRAMES TO ILLUSTRATE SYSTEM BEHAVIOR.

• DEVELOPMENT: WRITE CODE BASED ON THE SYSTEM DESIGN. USE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES AND
FRAMEWORKS. IMPLEMENT DATABASE FUNCTIONALITY AND USER INTERFACES . PERFORM UNIT TESTING TO ENSURE
EACH COMPONENT WORKS AS INTENDED.

• TESTING: CONDUCT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TESTING, SUCH AS INTEGRATION TESTING AND SYSTEM TESTING . VERIFY
THAT THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MEETS THE SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS . IDENTIFY AND FIX ANY BUGS OR
ISSUES DISCOVERED DURING TESTING.PERFORM USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING WITH LIBRARIANS AND STAFF.

• DEPLOYMENT: PREPARE THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEPLOYMENT IN THE PRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENT.CONFIGURE THE NECESSARY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE.
MIGRATE DATA FROM EXISTING SYSTEMS IF APPLICABLE . CONDUCT FINAL SYSTEM TESTING IN THE PRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENT.

• OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: RELEASE THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR REGULAR USE . MONITOR
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND ADDRESS ANY ISSUES OR USER FEEDBACK . PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND
TRAINING TO USERS. PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING BUG FIXES, UPDATES, AND ENHANCEMENTS.
 THROUGHOUT THE SDLC, IT IS CRUCIAL TO FOLLOW BEST PRACTICES FOR DOCUMENTATION , VERSION CONTROL,
AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
ADDITIONALLY, COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION PLAY VITAL ROLES IN
UNDERSTANDING REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERING A HIGH-QUALITY LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

SOURCE CODE
Class Book:

Def __init__(self, book_id, title, author, available):

Self.book_id = book_id

Self.title = title

Self.author = author

Self.available = available

Class Library:

Def __init__(self):

Self.books = []

Def add_book(self, book_id, title, author):

Book = Book(book_id, title, author, True)

Self.books.append(book)

Def remove_book(self, book_id):

For book in self.books:

 If book.book_id == book_id:

Self.books.remove(book)

Return True

Return False

Def display_books(self):

Print(“Books in the library:”)

For book in self.books:

Print(“Book ID:”, book.book_id)

Print(“Title:”, book.title)

Print(“Author:”, book.author)

Print(“Available:”, book.available)

Print()

Def borrow_book(self, book_id):

For book in self.books:

If book.book_id == book_id and book.available:

Book.available = False

Return True

Return False

Def return_book(self, book_id):

For book in self.books:

If book.book_id == book_id and not book.available:

Book.available = True

Return True

Return False
Def main():

Library = Library()

# Adding books to the library

Library.add_book(1, “Book 1”, “Author 1”)

Library.add_book(2, “Book 2”, “Author 2”)

Library.add_book(3, “Book 3”, “Author 3”)

# Displaying all books in the library

Library.display_books()

# Borrowing a book

Book_id = 2

If library.borrow_book(book_id):

Print(“Book”, book_id, “is borrowed.”)

Else:

Print(“Book”, book_id, “is not available.”)

# Displaying all books in the library

Library.display_books()

# Returning a book

Book_id = 2

If library.return_book(book_id):

Print(“Book”, book_id, “is returned.”)

Else:

Print(“Book”, book_id, “is not borrowed or does not exist.”)

# Displaying all books in the library

 Library.display_books()

If __name__ == ‘__main__’:

Main()

HARDWARE AND SYSTEM

REQUIREMENTS
The hardware and system requirements for a library management system can vary depending on
factors such as the scale of the library, the number of users, and the specific features and
functionalities required. However, here are some general hardware and system requirements to
consider:

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• SERVER: A DEDICATED SERVER OR CLOUD HOSTING SERVICE TO HOST THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

• PROCESSOR: A MULTICORE PROCESSOR WITH SUFFICIENT PROCESSING POWER TO HANDLE CONCURRENT USER
REQUESTS AND DATABASE OPERATIONS.

• MEMORY (RAM): THE AMOUNT OF RAM REQUIRED DEPENDS ON THE EXPECTED USER LOAD AND DATABASE SIZE .
GENERALLY, A MINIMUM OF 4GB RAM IS RECOMMENDED.

• STORAGE: ADEQUATE STORAGE CAPACITY TO STORE THE LIBRARY ’S DATA, INCLUDING BOOKS, USER INFORMATION,
AND TRANSACTION RECORDS. THE STORAGE REQUIREMENTS WILL DEPEND ON THE LIBRARY ’S SIZE AND THE
EXPECTED GROWTH.

• NETWORKING: A STABLE NETWORK CONNECTION TO ENSURE RELIABLE ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• OPERATING SYSTEM: CHOOSE AN OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBLE WITH THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SOFTWARE. COMMON OPTIONS INCLUDE WINDOWS SERVER, LINUX DISTRIBUTIONS (E.G., UBUNTU, CENTOS), OR
CLOUD-BASED PLATFORMS LIKE AWS OR AZURE.
 • DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: SELECT A DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DBMS) TO STORE AND
MANAGE THE LIBRARY’S DATA. POPULAR CHOICES INCLUDE MYSQL, POSTGRESQL, OR MONGODB.

• WEB SERVER: A WEB SERVER SOFTWARE SUCH AS APACHE OR NGINX TO HANDLE INCOMING WEB REQUESTS AND
SERVE THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

• PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES: DEPENDING ON THE TECHNOLOGY STACK USED FOR DEVELOPMENT, YOU MAY NEED
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES SUCH AS JAVA, C#, PYTHON, OR PHP.

• FRAMEWORKS AND LIBRARIES: UTILIZE APPROPRIATE FRAMEWORKS AND LIBRARIES BASED ON THE CHOSEN
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE TO EXPEDITE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE FUNCTIONALITY.
• SECURITY SOFTWARE: IMPLEMENT SECURITY MEASURES SUCH AS FIREWALLS, SSL CERTIFICATES, AND INTRUSION
DETECTION SYSTEMS TO PROTECT SENSITIVE USER AND LIBRARY DATA.

USER DEVICES:

• CLIENT DEVICES: THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE FROM VARIOUS CLIENT DEVICES
SUCH AS DESKTOP COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS, TABLETS, AND SMARTPHONES.

• OPERATING SYSTEMS: ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH MAJOR OPERATING SYSTEMS LIKE WINDOWS, MACOS, IOS,
AND ANDROID.

• WEB BROWSERS: THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE COMPATIBLE WITH POPULAR WEB BROWSERS LIKE CHROME, FIREFOX,
SAFARI, AND EDGE.

IT’S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE GENERAL GUIDELINES, AND FOR A SPECIFIC
LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, YOU MAY NEED TO CONSULT THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR SEEK THE
ASSISTANCE OF A TECHNICAL EXPERT TO DETERMINE THE PRECISE HARDWARE AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS BASED
ON YOUR LIBRARY’S NEEDS.
 THANK YOU NOTE

DEAR,PROJECT TEAM

I HOPE THIS MESSAGE FINDS YOU WELL. I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST
GRATITUDE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM . WORKING WITH
YOU AND YOUR TEAM HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE, AND I AM TRULY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR
DEDICATION, EXPERTISE, AND HARD WORK THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROJECT.

FROM THE INITIAL PLANNING STAGES TO THE FINAL IMPLEMENTATION, YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AND
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE WERE EVIDENT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. YOUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL,
INNOVATIVE IDEAS, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE PROJECT’S SUCCESS. IT
WAS INSPIRING TO WITNESS THE COLLECTIVE EFFORT AND COLLABORATION THAT WENT INTO ACHIEVING OUR
SHARED GOALS.

I AM ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL FOR THE OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION AND THE POSITIVE WORKING
RELATIONSHIP WE ESTABLISHED. YOUR TEAM’S RESPONSIVENESS AND WILLINGNESS TO ADDRESS ANY
CONCERNS OR CHALLENGES THAT AROSE MADE THE ENTIRE PROCESS SMOOTHER AND MORE ENJOYABLE . YOUR
FLEXIBILITY AND ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN MEETING DEADLINES
AND DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS.

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HIGH QUALITY OF THE WORK DELIVERED. THE DELIVERABLES
EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS, AND I AM CONFIDENT THAT THEY WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON OUR
ORGANIZATION’S SUCCESS. YOUR TEAM’S EXPERTISE AND DEDICATION SHINE THROUGH IN EVERY ASPECT OF
THE PROJECT, AND I AM TRULY IMPRESSED WITH THE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
DEMONSTRATED.

PLEASE EXTEND MY APPRECIATION TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. EACH TEAM MEMBER PLAYED A
CRUCIAL ROLE IN ITS SUCCESS, AND THEIR HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT DID NOT GO UNNOTICED. I WOULD
LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE GRATITUDE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS AND THEIR WILLINGNESS TO GO ABOVE AND
BEYOND TO DELIVER OUTSTANDING RESULTS.

ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR EXCEPTIONAL WORK AND FOR BEING AN INVALUABLE PARTNER
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROJECT. I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH SUCH
TALENTED AND DEDICATED TEAM, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO FUTURE PROJECTS AND CONTINUED SUCCESS
TOGETHER.

WITH SINCEREST APPRECIATION,

[KUNDAN KUMAR]