FINAL YEAR PROJECT

SMART LIBRARY

Session:(2019-2023)
Batch 21

Submitted By:
Zubair Rafique 319-23943
M Soman Mehmood 319-23968
Ali Hassan 319-23949

Supervised By:
Mr.Mudassar Rafique

Department of Computer Sciences

Hajvery University Euro Campus, Lahore Pakistan

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 Declaration

We here by declare that this software, neither whole no rasa part has been copied out from any
source. It is further declared that we have developed this software and accompanied report
entirely on the basis of our personal efforts. If any part of this project is proved to be copied out
from any source or found to be reproduction of some other. We will stand by the consequences.
No Portion of the work presented has been submitted of any application for any other degree or
qualification of this or any other university or institute of learning.

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 Certificate of Approval

It is to certify that the final year project of BS (CS) "Smart Library" was
developed by"Zubair Rafique (319-23943)","M Soman Mehmood (319-
23968),"Ali Hassan (319-23949)" under the supervision of " Mr. Mudassar
Rafique "and that in his opinion; it is fully adequate, in scope and quality for the
degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences.

Supervisor External Examiner

HOD Dean

Mudassar Rafique Prof. Dr. Ejaz Sandhu

Department of Computer Sciences

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 Acknowledgement

All praise is to Almighty Allah who bestowed upon us a minute portion of His boundless knowledge by
virtue of which we were able to accomplish this challenging task.

We are greatly indebted to our project supervisor "Mr. Mudassar Rafique". Without his personal
supervision, advice and valu able guidance, completion of this project would have been doubtful. We
are deeply indebted to them for their encouragement and continual help during this work.

And we are also thankful to our parents and family who have been a constant source of encouragement
for us and brought us the values of honesty & hard work.

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 Table of Contents
Declaration…………………………………………………………………………………………………….02
Certificate of Approval………………………………………………………………………................................ 03
Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………………………........................ 04
Tableof contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………05
List of Figures ………………………………………………………………………………………………….06
List of Tables ………………………………………………………………………………………………….07
Abstract .......................................................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 11
1.1Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................12
1.2 WHAT IS AN ONLINE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? ..........................................................................12
1.3 Backgroundof2the Study .....................................................................................................................................12
1.4 Statement of the Problem ................................................................................................................................... 14
1.5 Aim and Objectives .............................................................................................................................................15
1.6 Purpose of the Project .........................................................................................................................................15
1.7 Scopeof the Project ..............................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Literature Review ................................................................................................................................ 16
2.1 Literature Review .................................................................................................................................................17
2.1.1Integrated Library Systems. ERIC Digest .......................................................................................................17
2.2Advantages of an Integrated System ................................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Implementation and Management issues ...........................................................................................................21
2.4 Future Trends in Integrated Library System ....................................................................................................21
2.5 Automation for the School library ..................................................................................................................... 22
2.6 Local Related Literature .................................................................................................................................... 23
2.7 University Library System (ULS) .....................................................................................................................23
2.8 Foreign Related study .......................................................................................................................................... 24
2.9 Circulation ............................................................................................................................................................ 27
Chapter 3 Methodology ............................................................................................................................................. 42
3.1 Methodology and software life cycle ................................................................................................................. 43
3.2 Gant Chart ............................................................................................................................................................44
3.3 Expected Out Comes ............................................................................................................................................46

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 Chapter 4 Problem ................................................................................................................................................ 41
4.1 Problem Statement ...............................................................................................................................................48
4.2 Deliverable and Develoment Req ........................................................................................................................48
Chapter 5 ........................................................................................................................................................51
5.1 System Design .................................................................................................................................................. 52
5.2 External Interface Requirements ...................................................................................................................52
5.3 Data Dictionary .................................................................................................................................................63
6.1 CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE ................................................................................................................ 59
Reference…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...71

List of Figures
3.1.1 Methodology ..................................................................................................................................................44
3.2.1 Gant Chart.................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.1.1 Login Page...................................................................................................................................................... 53
5.1.2 Sign up Page....................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.2.1 Main Page…………………………………………………………………………………………………….55
5.3.1 Book Manangment page……..……………………………………………………………………………...56
5.3.2 Scan Books……………….…………………………………………………………………………………...56
5.4.1 Member Maintenance Systme……………………………………………………………………………...58
5.5.1Book Transaction Report …………………………………………………………………………………...61
5.6.1 User Rent a Book……………………….…………………………………………………………………...56
5.7.1 About Us…………………………..………………………………………………………………………...62

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 List of Tables

5.3.1 Activity Log…………….…………………………………………………………………………………...63

5.3.2 Admin…………………………………………………………………………………………….………...63
5.3.3Book ………………………….……………………………………………………………………………...64
5.3.4 Book Comment……………………………………………………………………………………………...65
5.3.5 Book Copy……………………………..………………………………………………………….………...65
5.3.6 Lost Book ………………………….……….……………………………………………………………….66
5.3.7 Retail Info ………………………….……………………………………………………………………....67
5.3.8 User……………………………………………………………….………………………………………...68

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Abstract

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Abstract:
This report describes the project development of Library Management System that
was developed to manage the daily book transaction and manage the member,books
record more efficiency. It can improve management of the book property in the
library.

This library management system is mainly use by librarian and library admin.
Normal Librarian is able to manage the member maintenance module, book
maintenance module and also the most important module in a library which is book
transaction module. Besides that, library management system also allows user to
manage the publisher as well as lost book module. On the other hand, other type of
user which is admin level staff is able to handle the staff module and view the report
module.

The methodology I used to developed this system is waterfall model. Thus, the
report’s chapter was included system planning, requirement analysis, system design,
programming, system testing, and evaluation of the project. For the systemplanning,
the outcomes are the project objectives and project aims as well as to defined the
project scope. Requirement analysis is a stage to gather the user requirement such as
functional requirement and nn functional requirement. Next,the system design is
mainly used to design the user interface and database design. The next stage after
system design is programming stage. This is the stage for coding. After complete
coding part, we proceed to system testing to minimize the system bug.

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 Chapter1
Introduction

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1.1 INTRODUCTION
As the world of libraries evolves, stocking books is just not enough. Libraries need
to make sure that their patrons are satisfied with their services and they offer them a range
of benefits. If you have a library, you know the time and effort it takes to keep the
processes running smoothly. Libraries manage a lot of content, including books and e-
books, journals and magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual materials. They also have
digital collections where they host digital resources like websites or online databases.

This is where Online Library Management System– iSLIM comes in. It helps you enjoy
the best of both worlds- hassle-free automated library tasks and happy patrons.

1.2 WHAT IS AN ONLINE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?

Online Library Management System is an automated library system that manages the
various functions of the library. It handles all of the library’s processes. It automates the
entire process from check-in and checkout to borrowing materials, updating items, and
organizing books, resources, etc. The Online Library Automation Software can be used
by any educational institution, organization, whether it is public or private.

Briefly, it makes it easy to organize, manage, and share your library resources with patrons
and staff. You can search books and other materials, keep track of what you have checked
out, manage your collection, and do other tasks anytime, anywhere!

Online Library Management System works with both barcode systems and an RFID
system. The best part- iSLIM LMS is integrated with Barcodes, RFID, and Smart Cards to
help accuracy & faster issue/return, hassle-free stock verification.

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1.3 Background of the Study

A library is an organised collection of information sources which is made accessible to

the people. The library usually contains the information physically or in a digitized
format. In the olden period the access was usually in the library room as the technology
grew up the access that was made online (Dinesh et al.,2015). Library is a fast growing
organism. The ancient methods to maintain it are no longer dynamic and efficient. For
expeditious retrieval and dissemination of information and better service for the
clientele, application of modern techniques has become absolute lyin dispensable
(Neelakandan etal., 2010).

Libraries can be divided into categories by several types, which are: Academic
libraries,Corporatelibraries,Governmentlibrariessuchasnationallibraries,Historicalsociet
ylibraries, Private libraries, Public libraries, School libraries, Special libraries, Digital
libraries, Picture (photograph) libraries, Slide libraries, Tool libraries, Architecture
libraries, Fine arts libraries, Medical libraries, Theological libraries etc.

A library is comprised of the following sections, based on the services rendered.

i. Acquisition Section:
The books demanded by different departments are done by the Acquisition section.
University book centre is also working in this section for supply of books to the
libraries in this university.

ii. Technical Section:

To classify, catalogue, OPAC, Barcode etc. the documents of the University Library
this section is working.

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 iii. Circulation Section: This section provides documents to the members and users
oflibrary for home reading as well as reading in the library. The documents are
arranged on the racksin stacks as per the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme.

iv. Periodical Section: To procure, maintain and arrange periodicals services to

library members. Periodical section provides reference service with respect to the
requirement of the reader. Reference section is attached to periodical section for
convenience of the Library users.

v. Databases :Databases like OPAC, CAB-CD ROM abstracting databases,

DELNET online Network Service etc.area vailable for the library members.

vi. Reprographic Section: This Section has two automatic plain paper copiers and a
duplicating machine through which the services of photocopy are provided to there
a ders

vii. Binding Section:This section is working for binding work of the damaged books.
Back Volumes and other documents of this Library. The required binding
machinery isavailable in this section.

Library management is a sub-discipline of institutional management that focuses on

specificissuesfacedbylibrariesandlibrarymanagementprofessionals.Librarymanagemente
ncompasses normal management tasks as well as intellectual freedom, anti-censorship,
and fund raising tasks. Issues face din library management frequently overlap those
facedin management of non-profit organizations (Sharma et al.,2005).Library
Management System is an application that portraits library system which could be
generally small or medium in size.

This system will be developed and designed to help librarian record every book
transaction so as to reduce and eradicate problem of loss of books and files in the
library.

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1.4 Statement of the Problem

Presently, transaction of books in the institutional libraries have been done manually in

mostcases, thereby taking more time for transaction like borrowing of books orreturn of

booksand also searching of member and books. Series of problems occur as a result of

this therebyresulting to inefficient library management. In most cases as a result of

human error there may be loss and damages of records due to not using a computerized

system in the library.

Nevertheless, the difficulty in the searching of books which could be termed to be

inadequacyin book Management is a problem in the manual library thereby causing

inefficiency and timeconsuming in the library. Also the problem of space consuming

erupts after the number ofrecords become large the space for physical storage of file

and records also increases if nocomputerized system is implemented as well as the issue

of cost.Due to problem of lack of promption formation retrieval and time wastagein

using the library. In addition due to the

cumbersome, in this project computer approach will be used to solve these problems.

Each ofthemanual procedurewill be analyzed.

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1.5 Aim and Objectives

The aim of this project is to develop a system that can handle and manage the

activities involved in a library in an efficient and reliable way.

The objectives are:

I. Designing a computerized library management system which would help evacuate

the problem faced in manual library.

II. Implementing the system.

III. Evaluating and testing the performance of the system.

1.6 Purpose of the Project

The main purpose of this project is to develop a computerized system that will manage

theactivities in the library thereby providing easy access of library usage for librarian

and usersof the library, it will also help librarians keep track of library information

etc.This system will also provide electronic means of storage and help librarians keep

track of library information.

1.7 Scope of the Project

The project product to be produced is a Library Management System which will

automate themajor library operations.The first subsystem is the registration of the users
to the system tokeep track of authorized users to the system.The second subsystem is
the registration of new books into the library management system to know when new
books are brought into the library.The third subsystem is a borrower and return of
books which is the major are an eeded by the user.There are three end users for the
Library Management System.The end users are the admin,usersand members.

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Chapter 2
Literature Review

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 2.1 Literature Review

This chapter includes related literature and studies with regards to Library
Management System. Below are following Foreign and Local Related Literature
and Studies.
A computerized library system for a school keeps track of all books and
periodicals in the library and their check-out status. The library system also
interfaces with an external relational database which stores information about the
library users (students, faculty, and staff), including whether they have any library
items checked out. Library users can access the catalog and recall books and
periodicals. Library employees have the same access as well as additional
capabilities (e.g., listing the status of an item). (www.cs.missouri.edu)

The central Library which is called as mkce central Library, is one of the best
equipped library in terms of facilities, books, back volumes, journals and non-book
materials like CD’s, Audio cassettes etc… is functioning in mkce Campus in
Thalavapalayam, Karur.
The Library started its service on 2000 as a part of mkce. The fully computerized
Library Information Systems helps the staff and students tremendously in day-to-
day operations.
The Library uses LIPS-i-NET software system with barcode scanning facility.
Every document in the Library bears a barcode tag that is used for its circulation.
Similarly, all categories of users have a bar-coded identity card.
This puts it on par with the best modern libraries in keeping track of issues and
returns in a foolproof manner. An Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is
available in the Library for searching of Library resources.
The Library follows open access system, encouraging the user to browse freely in
the stack area. ( http://www.mkce.ac)

2.1.1 Integrated Library Systems. ERIC Digest:

An automated library system usually consists of a number of functional
modules, such as acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, serials, and an OPAC
(Online Public Access Catalog). An “integrated” library system is an
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 automated system, as described above, in which all of the functional modules
share a common bibliographic database. The National Library of Medicine
used the term “integrated” in referring to a system in which all automated
library functions are processed against a single, master bibliographic file
(Goldstein & Dick, 1980). Genaway (1984) expanded the definition and
described the integrated online library system (IOLS) as “a library system that
uses a common machine-readable database and has two or more subsystems
operational and accessible online” (p.4).
In a system which is not integrated, there might be a bibliographic record in
the catalog for a book and, if that book were to be checked out, there would
be another bibliographic record for it in a circulation file. In an integrated
system, there would be one bibliographic record for a book, probably created
when the book was ordered, then expanded when it was cataloged. If that
book were to be checked out, the patron record for the borrower would be
attached to the bibliographic record, but there would not be a duplicate
bibliographic record for the book in a circulation file. There are some systems
which have duplicate bibliographic records but which are considered to be
integrated because changes to bibliographic records are automatically
propagated. For example, a change made to a bibliographic record in the
acquisitions file would automatically be made to the duplicate bibliographic
record in the catalog. In these quasi-integrated systems, movement between
the modules and their duplicate files is facilitated by some type of linking
mechanism. (http://www.mkce.ac)

2.2 Advantages of an Integrated System

An integrated system is superior in several ways to one which is not

integrated. The duplication of effort to create and maintain multiple copies of
bibliographic records is eliminated in an integrated system. Opportunities for
errors are reduced when records are entered only once, and changes are
automatically propagated throughout the system. Library staff and patrons
can have access to all pertinent information at one location. For example, in
an integrated system, a patron can view a bibliographic record in the online
catalog and also see that the book has been checked out and when it is due
back to the library. Of course, privacy of borrowers can be protected by
preventing patrons from viewing borrower information. Also, patrons can tell

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 by looking at the online catalog, in an integrated system, that a book has been
ordered, but not yet received. In a system which is not integrated, that
information would be available to library staff only through the acquisitions
module. (http://www.mkce.ac)

2.3 Implementation and Management issues

Just as important as, or perhaps more important than, selecting the right
system is the process of implementing that system in the library and dealing
with the associated management issues. As described above, one of the main
features and advantages of an integrated system is the sharing of
bibliographic records among the various system modules. This single feature
can have far reaching implications for the management of the library. Some
organizational changes which have accompanied the implementation of
integrated systems include:

1. New patterns of communication among library staff, especially

between technical services staff and public services staff;
2. Increases in responsibility and decision making among lower level staff;
and
3. A increased requirements for all staff to acquire technical knowledge
and skills.

Many libraries have redesigned their operations to take maximum advantage

of the new technology. (http://www.mkce.ac)

2.4 Future Trends in Integrated Library Systems

The definition of an integrated system is beginning to change from a system
which shares bibliographic records among local functions and modules to a
system which exchanges information with many other systems outside of the
library. Technological developments, such as client/server architectures and
standardized protocols for passing information from one system to another,
are facilitating this integration of outside information sources into local
systems. For example, an online ordering system might allow a librarian to
search a publisher’s bibliographic database, select records of books to be
purchased, and download those records from the publisher’s database into the
library catalog. Also, some libraries with expanded integrated systems offer
patrons access, through their local OPACs, to other bibliographic and non-
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 bibliographic databases both inside and outside the library and to OPACs of
other libraries. (http://www.mkce.ac)

2.5 Automation for the School Library Media Center. ERIC Digest.
The thousands of school library media centers (LMCs) across the country that
have automated their collection management operations have found that
performance of routine tasks by staff and access to information by students
and faculty have become a great deal faster and easier. Automation often
begins with microcomputer-based circulation and online catalog systems, but
the available capabilities and the potential for expansion extend far beyond
these basic functions. This digest will focus on initial considerations for
implementing an automated facility. (http://www.mkce.ac)

Automated systems are available for four basic management functions:

The CIRCULATION SYSTEM tracks the status of all LMC materials that
circulate. It allows fast entry of borrowed items and easy identification of
overdue accounts through records of all patrons. It prints overdue notices and
establishes waiting or hold lists.
The ONLINE CATALOG provides instant access to catalog records as well
as inventory data and brief acquisitions records via powerful interactive
searching and help capabilities. It allows browsing as well as keyword
searches on author, title, subject and other fields such as notes and copyright.
Boolean logic can be used for complex searches. Searching is assisted by help
menus, prompts, mouse pointing devices, and visual or audio tutors. The
online catalog may contain other types of databases, such as journal indexes,
and it may allow remote access from classroom, office, or home. The online
catalog also contains a cataloging component to assist in developing MARC
(machine-readable cataloging) records.

The ACQUISITIONS SYSTEM manages ordering functions, from entering

order data through claiming items ordered but not received. It maintains
financial records and publisher lists. It allows instant entry of records for
newly acquired books with catalog records on disk or bar codes (sometimes
these catalog records are part of the catalog module). Brief acquisitions
records may be downloaded into the circulation system.

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 SERIALS CHECK-IN maintains records of journals, magazines, and other
items received periodically. It tracks publication dates, maintains financial
records, and generates claim notices for late items.
The software for these systems is designed for ease of data entry and
flexibility in searching. Once the databases are set up, LMC staff can quickly
enter updates and generate inventories and reports on collection use, overdues,
and budgets. (http://www.mkce.ac)

2.6 Local Related Literature DLSU Library System Services

The Systems Services (SS) unit is responsible for the development,
implementation, and maintenance of the computerization and information
technology plans and programs of the DLSU Library. It oversees the day-to-
day administration of the different computer hardware and software facilities,
operations and applications that are essential in the delivery of automated
library services. It works closely with the Information Technology Center
(ITC) of the university in the provision of computer and network facilities
and services that respond to IT requirement of the library.
(http://www.mmsu.edu)

2.7 University Library System (ULS) Background Information

The establishment of the University Library System since 1980 is one of the
most significant achievements of the Universities development programs.
Today, the library has improved tremendously in terms of organization,
quality of personnel, materials, facilities and services. It is some kind of a
phenomenon none like it before in this part of the country definitely
contributing awe and respect to the stature an aura of excellence of the
University. Such trend of development is clearly, though not yet sufficiently,
in accordance with the obsession of no other than former President of the
Republic, Ferdinand E. Marcos when he said:
“It is true that there are other systems of information or carriers or vehicles,
but the traditional and most permanent one is the library with its shelves of
books and audio-visual materials. We, in the third world believe that
development cannot be achieved without parallel development of libraries
and information systems.”

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 The library system contributes to the attainment of the goals of MMSU by
providing the reference and reading materials required in the various phases
of the programs implemented by the University. It is a place for work and
study, thus, it becomes a part of the way of life of the universities constituents
and the members of the general public who use its services.
(http://www.mmsu.edu)

2.8 Foreign Related Studies

Feasibility Study for an Automated Library System
This study was initiated by the Newfoundland Public Library Services (NPLS)
to assess the feasibility of automation for the library services and to determine
the viability of an integrated automated library system for the NPLS. The
study addresses the needs of NPLS in terms of library automation; benefits to
be achieved through the introduction of automation; automation requirements
and costs; cost of automation in relation to potential cost savings; staffing
requirements for automation; and a recommended approach to automation.
The report focuses on the following areas: (1) needs analysis (headquarters,
technical services department, provincial reference and resource library, St.
John’s City (Newfoundland, Canada) libraries, regional libraries, books-by-
mail); (2) functional requirements for the application software; (3) system
options (technical requirements, software options, microcomputer equipment,
estimated costs); (4) database creation and management (existing machine-
readable records, options for catalogue maintenance with the integrated
library systems, issues affecting the decision, estimated costs); (5)
management of an automated library system (staffing, training, estimated
costs); (6) the costs and benefits of library automation (quality of service to
NPLS clientele, networking, efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of library
routines, management information, cost-benefit analysis); Conclusions and
recommendations are provided in addition to tables and appendices related to
the topical issues addressed in this report. (http://www.eric.ed.gov)

2.8.1 Linux Can Change the Face of Automated Library Information Systems
MLA Abstract 2005 (Case Report) Title: Linux Can Change the Face of
Automated Library Information Systems Authors/Affiliation: Janis Teal,
AHIP, Deputy Director for Library Services, The University of New Mexico
Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center; Greg Gaillard, Deputy
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 Director for Technology Support, The University of New Mexico Health
Sciences Library and Informatics Center Objective: This poster will report on
how the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics
Center (UNM HSLIC) faced the dilemma of replacing an antiquated library
information systems (LIS) server in a cost-effective manner that would make
use of $10,000 available funding, improve system functionality and
performance, and decrease overall system costs. Setting: HSLIC is a medium-
sized academic health sciences library running Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III)
LIS software. In 2003 the LIS (with 180,000 catalog records) was running on
a 7-year old DEC Unix system with unsupported hardware, a CPU with
inadequate response time, and full disk drives.
Method: Recognizing the need to upgrade the system, the Deputy Directors
analyzed several options:
1) combining systems with the main campus libraries;
2) purchasing a new Compaq Alpha server at $20,000;
3) implementing a Linux-based LIS running on Intel ‘commodity’ hardware.
We selected option 3 and, at the conclusion of the project, became the first
library in the United States to implement III LIS software on a Linux server.
HSLIC employees in both library services and technology support consulted
with III staff throughout the process of configuring the server, updating the III
software, and migrating records.
Main Results: 1) The project successfully upgraded hardware, the operating
system, and application software to current III standards. 2) There was a
significant increase in performance and functionality. 3) This implementation
was accomplished at 1/3 the cost of using a non-Intel server platform. 4) The
Linux-based Intel system represents significantly decreased hardware capital
and maintenance costs. 5) There is no longer a need for the library to have in-
house DEC Unix expertise, an intangible but significant cost savings. 6)
Additional intangible cost savings are expected in the future when, in contrast
to standard server hardware, the new hardware running Linux can be
repurposed after the current system is upgraded. Conclusion: A small to mid-
sized library can effectively run a Linux/Intel LIS system at demonstrably
lower cost than doing so on proprietary RISC*-based software/hardware.
*Reduced Instruction Set Computing. (https://repository.unm.edu)

2.8.2 Advancing Your Library’s Web-Based Services. ERIC Digest.

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 Libraries will be utilizing the Web to provide services to an increasingly
sophisticated and demanding computer user. The mission of the Cleveland
Public Library (CPL) is “to be the best urban library system in the country by
providing access to the worldwide information that people and organizations
need in a timely, convenient, and equitable manner.” The institutional values
that influenced the development of the mission put the emphasis on
information and people. The best way to ensure that the access and outcome
of information services is timely, convenient and equitable is to develop
Web-based services that mirror and improve traditional in-house and
telephone services. This clear understanding of the Web as a service delivery
method and not just as a digital brochure results in a project development path
leading to both self-services and live, librarian mediated services offered
online and 24×7.

2.8.3 A successful project incorporates the following steps in this path:

1. Clarify the core values and mission.

2. Build a team of entrepreneurial staff.
3. Scan the online environment for ideas.
4. Set a course and a timeline.
5. Find library and community partners.
6. Market and build customer relations.

At the core of planning for Web-based services is the goal of replicating and
enhancing traditional library services in an online environment. Not surprisingly, a
survey of 1,500 library users conducted in May, 2002 at the CPL branches and main
library confirmed that circulation, reference, services for young people, and readers’
advisory were the most popular draws to the local library. A well-rounded, service-
oriented approach to developing a library’s Web presence requires attention to all
four of our patrons’ priorities. (http://www.mmsu.edu)

2.9 Circulation
As the online services of our for-profit competitors grow, so do our patrons’
expectations. Our clientele demands the same tools from the library’s Web
site that they benefit from on commercial Web sites. Our patrons shop, bank,
invest, and communicate via the Internet. They make little distinction

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 between what they can do in commerce and what they would like to do via
their library Web site. To meet patron expectations, the Cleveland Public
Library has introduced a package of online self-help services allowing
patrons to better manage their borrowing.

The Web catalog, shared among 31 library systems in Northeast Ohio with
reciprocal borrowing agreements (the CLEVNET Consortium), allows for
self-initiated requests. The My Account feature allows patrons to manage
their own accounts. Online renewal has been the most popular aspect of this
feature, and in fact it rivals the circulation of the busiest CPL branch with a
circulation of over 375,000 in its first nine months. In addition, patrons can
delete requests and review outstanding fines. This is timely and convenient
for patrons, and it saves a great deal of staff time and attention.
Accounting for more savings is the Net Notice e-mail notification service.
Patrons sign up through a Web form to obtain their pickup and overdue
notices via e-mail. They can also register to automatically receive their My
Account information in an e-mail message every week on a designated day.
The e-mail message includes the online renewal functionality for those e-mail
programs that support it.

Statistics show that, had it not been for one-half million online renewals, the
library’s circulation would have decreased in 2001. Future opportunities to
enhance library services include the ability to register for and obtain a library
card number online as well as to pay fines and fees via a credit card using a
secure Web interface. With so many resources available to the online user, it
is contradictory to require a patron to be physically present in a library to
obtain the authority to use them. The library card number is the gateway to
110 remote databases and thousands of e-books. Another service in the works
is home delivery of requested library materials. Currently patrons can choose
from 96 possible pickup locations in Northeastern Ohio. Soon, they will be
able to choose delivery to their home or office. (http://www.mmsu.edu)

Reference Services
Cleveland Public Library and the CLEVNET consortium created and
launched a live Web reference service on June 11, 2001. KnowItNow24X7 is
a remarkable achievement using an efficient and effective project

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 management process. The 20-year consortium relationship of the 31
CLEVNET libraries is based on a shared automation system that CPL owns
and manages. CLEVNET libraries, and our contracted overnight service
provider have answered over 17,000 questions.
Cleveland Public Library was prepared to take many of the financial and
technological risks associated with this aggressive and innovative project, but
the combined creativity, staff talent and commitment made the project a
success. Although CLEVNET is the first to have launched a 24×7 public
library live Web reference service, many such services quickly followed,
including 24/7 (Metropolitan Cooperative Library System in California),
Smarty Pants (Denver), and Q&A NJ (New Jersey).
KnowItNow24X7 librarians utilize the complete resources of the Internet and
the CLEVNET subscriptions to over 110 online databases. They can even
scan documents available in print collections and send them to the patron via
Adobe Capture. It is essential that the public have access to the full range of
resources. Live Web reference offers the opportunity to demonstrate Internet
searching strategies, introduce subscription databases, and showcase unique
materials in the collection.
The Cleveland Law Library is a CLEVNET member. This association enables
KnowItNow24X7 users to access both the special collection and the staff of
professional law librarians when the information needs are beyond the scope
of traditional public library service. Since legal and medical information are
traditionally problematic areas for public library reference staff, establishing a
partnership with Metro Health Systems, Cuyahoga County’s public hospital,
presented an exciting enhancement to live information. Nursing staff already
trained to answer a 24×7 phone line embraced the KnowItNow24X7 service
and are ideal partners for public librarians. (http://www.ericdigests.org)

2.9.1 University Library Modernization

Library automation enabled the electronic Union Catalog of the UPD network
of 33 libraries, including the Extension program in Pampanga and the Main
Library with more than 800,000 records, accessible within the campus and
through the World Wide Web. These libraries already have barcoders,
barcode labels and keepers, magnetic strips, sensitizers-desensitizers and gate
for Circulation purposes, and as part of their library security system. A
number of records were converted from paper to digital format. The former

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 system used by the University Library prior to the present MAELISA. Also
converted from paper files were 58,536 bibliographic records of five
Filipiniana and Special Collections: (1) Book analytics, i.e. biographies,
illustrations, plays, short stories and speeches contained in books; (2)
Unclassified Monographic Records including art works and personal
collections of Teodoro Agoncillo, Roberto Concepcion, Oscar Evangelista,
Guillermo Guevara, Eliseo Pajaro, Estrella Solidum, Emanuel Soriano and
Abelardo & Trinidad Subido; (3) Positive prints of the Harnish Collection; (4)
Posters File; (5) Vernacular Collection including Bikolano, Cebuano,
Pampango and Tagalog. (http://uplibrarybulletin.files.wordpress.com)

2.9.2 Features of library management

i. Manage Book and Member Record with help of Barcode.

ii. Acquisitions: With library Management software, Acquisitions function as

generate Purchase order, Cancel Purchase Order , Reminder Purchase order ,
Receive Purchase Order , Invoice and instantly available in Reports . Data can be
search by feeding Purchase Order number, Invoice number, and Supplier name.
iii. Circulation: Library Management Software enables the complete management
ofmultiple Item issueand return ofbooks usingManual orBarcodeScanner.
iv. Barcode: Use of Bar Codes for Library Management eases the everyday tasks of
big Libraries, where the No. of trans actions exceed several thousands in number.

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 Moreover, the software can work even without Bar Codes seamlessly. The Bar-

Code generation and printing processis a Built-Infeature of this Software.

v. OPAC: Library management software admin / Member can easily search book

author, Title, Accession No, Publication, and Language also admin can filter data

with category wise.

vi. Facility for User to suggest items: User suggestion and request for purchasing a

New item is handled by the software itself reducing the administrator’s task.

vii. Alert through Email: Admin can send mail to members, vendors, or any other

people from the software.

viii. Multiple Library Setup: Library management software can setup at different

locations.

ix. Export All Reporting to Excel, Word: Admin can take all the details which are

display edin the reports into exceland word file.

x. Handles donated items, free items and keep track of donors: Some library items

are free or some person donates the item. SoLibrary management software keeps

track of those items.

xi. Provide Multi User environment: Library management software gives facility

ofmulti user environment. Multiple users can login at the same time in the Library

management software.

xii. Maintain Any Media:one can define a number of things that one wants to

keeptrack of as well as can maintain different kinds of media like Book, CD, File

Documents, Video Cassette, and Audio Cassette. Also one can maintain media

with its own specifications rather than common and define the specification

xiii. Powerful Search Engine

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 xiv. .Custom Field Indices: Library Software provides sorted data on required fields by

clicking on the column header that is if clicked on publisher the data will be sorted

on publisher.

xv. Lock System: Lock the subject or group of the member, so that media can't

beissued which falls under this criteria. One can in this way restrict the issuing of

the media.

xvi. Circulation: Easy operation of circulation by entering the code of media, get all

the information related to the media and the number.(Name, group, media type).

xvii. Easy Navigation and Updating: Selecting an option from the given menu provides

all the data related to that option in tabular formatina user friendly manner.

xviii. Auto Filter & Auto Search: On each master form, Library Software will search on

the field where your cursoris and what you type is taken as a search value.

xix. Customize: one can customize the system to feel easier for data entry also while

adding records user can keep form in 'add' mode. Define Holidays. And Set the

criteria of issuing the book if member is requested form dia or not.

xx. Scrap-Type: Define their own scrap type for scraping the media. Provides scrap

runner utility to record the number of scrap media.

xxi. Reports Needs for library management system

xxii. Improved customer services through greater access to accurate information

xxiii. Increased productivity and job satisfaction among staff members as it eliminates

duplication of effort.t

xxiv. More economical and safer means of storing and keeping of information

xxv. Easier access to information like management report sands to ck etc. as well as

accurate and faster results from statistic alanalyses.

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2.9.2 Library management system initiatives worldwide

Neelakadan, Duraisekar, Balasubramani, and Srinivasa, (2010) in their study developed a

system using KOHAO pen sources of to are to develop an updated database of books and

other resources of the school of Chemistry Library, Bharathidas an University to implement

automated system using KOHA library integrated Open source software to carry out

thecharging and discharging functions of the circulation section more effectively which

providevarious search options to know the availability of books in the library to generate the

list ofbooks due by a particular member and also the overdue charges. KOHA is being said to

be anintegrated software system with all the required models for small to very large

libraries(Neelakandanet al., 2010).

The out come of the system they developed has: Chemistry library collections

thatare in single database, it gives the full control over the library collections and operations,

faculty members search and research scholars can check there quired books by OPAC

modules, research scholars and faculty members can check the statusof their borrowed books,

they can get the completed details about the books for their further reading and research, data

entry of the books can be done through the downloading of graphic

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details from the library of congress and other catalogues and the library system developed can

share their data with various library and other department in the libraries.

The limitations of his research was based on:

xxvi.Lack of Infrastructure facility

xxvii.Lack of Environment support

xxviii. Lack of Financial Resources

Koy yeehkeat, (2011) in his research developed a library management system which could be

mainly used by member and staff of the library. The system allows members search for books

and reserve books through website so that they can save their time and cost to travel from one

place to another to use the library as well as know what the book entails in the library. In the

system developed, staffs can also be able to add news and also view reports with several

criteria as well as add, edit and delete news. The system developed was aimed at

i. Authorization and authentication module

ii. Member / staff module

iii. Search module

iv. Books maintenance module

v. News maintenance module

vi. Email module

vii. Reportmodules

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viii. Publisher maintenance module

ix. Employee maintenance module etc.

The software used in the research entails the use of Microsoft products like the Microsoft

visual studio 2008 for the website development and ASP.NET with C# as the programming

language used having the Microsoft SQL server 2008 as the database. Mainly the software

and hardware requirement used in his research were:

i. Operating system: windows 7 professional

ii. Database: MYSQL server 2008

iii. Development tools and programming language: Microsoft visual studio 2008 and

VB.NET

iv. Processor: Intel core i2 duo CPU T7250@ 2.00GHz

v. Ram:2GB

Ashutosh Tripathi, and Ashish Srivastaval, (2012) developed a system which is a library

management software for monitoring controlling the transactions in a library. In their study

they came up with a Library Management System which was developed in java and mainly

focuses on basic operations in a library like adding new member, new books, and updating

new information, searching books and members and facility to borrow and return books.

The system these two developed was an automated Library Management System. In which

through the software user can add members, add books, search members, search books,

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update information, edit information, borrow and return books in quick time. The system they

developed has the following advantages.

User friendly interface, Fast access to database, less error, More Storage Capacity, Search

facility, Look and Feel Environment

All the manual difficulties in managing the Library were rectified by implementing

computerization. The software which was designed can help users maintain and organize

library making the software are yeasy to use for both beginners and advanced users.

The system requirement for the research entails how the library management system that was

designed can be use din windows 98 Windows 2000,Windows XP and Windows

NT,supported for other platform such as Applet Macintosh and UNIX.The system was made

torun on Windows 98 or Windows NT4.0 operating system and met the following hardware

requirements.

i. For Windows 95 based computers, a486 /66 MHz or higher processor with 8MB

ii. For Windows 98 based computers, a500/88 MHz or higher processor with 32Mbof

RAM

iii. For Windows NT based computers, a488/66 MHz or higher process or with 16MB of

RAM

iv. For Windows 200 based computers,a 700/850 MHz or higher processor with 512MB

of RAM

At the end of his research the combination of all the web pageshe designed result edin

a web application named Library Management System, which works as online

library.Several user friendly coding were also adopted.

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Prabhakar kumar, Rahul Kumar,Rajat Singh and Vikram Singh, (2014)developed a library

management system which aims in developing a computerized system to maintain all the

daily work of library. By the virtue of their research work, the system developed entailsmany

features which are generally not available in normal library management systems likefacility

of user login and a facility of teacher’s login. The system developed also has a facilityof

admin login through which the admin can monitor the whole system etc. the objectives of the

system developed was aimed at:

i. Improvement in control and performance.

ii. Save cost.

iii. Save time.

iv. Option of online Notice board where Librarian will be able to provide a detailed

description of works hops going in the college as well as in near by colleges etc.

The software and hardware requirement in the designing of the system were:

i. Operating system-Windows7

ii. Database-MYSQL-MYSQL

iii. Development tools and Programming language- HTML was used to write the whole

code and develop web pages with CSS, java script for styling work and PHP for

seversidescripting.

iv. Intel core i5 2nd generation is use data processor

v. Ram1GB

Sarawut Markchit, (2015) developed a system to identify the problem and obtain necessary

requirements data from the librarians, analyse the obtain data, design and develop the system

and conduct anassessment or survey from the users of library resources service through

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Websites and mobile systems with web services with regard overall performance of Suratthani Rajabhat

University Central Library.

Sarawut Markchit system was able to acquire material as quickly as possible, maintain a highlevel of

accuracy in all work procedures, and keep work processes simple, in order to achievethe lowest possible

unit cost and develop close, friendly working relationships with otherlibraryunits and vendors.

In his methodology he was able to make use qualitative methods using structured interviews.

Information were being gathered by the virtue of this.

The system was developed using some instruments used for the development which werevisual

studio .NET (ASP.NET) for web-based application, HTML5 for mobile application, web-service for

data communication with

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 Chapter3
Methodology

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3.1 Methodology and software life cycle for this project:

The Waterfall model will be utilized as the project's development methodology. It provides a
structured approach to software development, involving distinct phases, such as requirements
gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. The following steps will be followed:
a. Requirements gathering: Conduct a thorough analysis of user requirements and
functionalities needed for the app.
b. Design: Create wire frame sand pro to types for the app's interface and layout.

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c. Development: Utilize HTML, CSS, and BOOTSTRAP for the front-end development and
database technologies for data storage and retrieval.
d. Testing: Performoring or ous testing to identify and fix any bugs or issues with in the app.
e. Deployment: Deploy the appona suitable hosting platform and make it available for users.
Further more, Mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative will be used for
data collection methods. Firstly, qualitative interviews will be conducted with hostel owners
andwebsite developers to gaininsightsinto the challenges they face and their perspectives on
website development. Secondly, a survey will be administered to potential hostel customers to
gather quantitative data on their preferences, user experience, and booking behaviors. The data
collected will be analyzed using appropriate qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.

3.2 Gantt Chart

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3.3 Expected Out comes

Upon completion, the Library Finder App "Smart Library" is expected to achieve the

following outcomes:

a. A user-friendly and visually appealing app interface for easy navigation and

library searching.

b.A comprehensive and up-to-date data base of Smart library, including

detailed information on facilities, pricing, location, and security measures.

c. Advanced search functionality, allowing users to filter library based on

specific criteria and preferences.

d. A rating and review system to enable users to share Smart Library Website

Development

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Problem

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4.1 Problem Statement
Chapter4
Problem
The online hostel booking industry faces several challenges that can negatively impact the user
experience and booking process. These challenges include pricing variability across different
booking platforms, the presence of hidden fees during the booking process, limited customer
support, inventory limitations in certain regions or remote locations, concerns about the accuracy
and authenticity of guest reviews and ratings, the presence of non-refundable bookings, and
potential issues with website interface and user experience. These challenges can lead to
difficulties in finding the best deals, unexpected additional charges, difficulties in reaching
customer service, limited options for accommodations in specific areas, reliance on potentially
unreliable reviews, the risk of non-refundable bookings, and potential usability issues with the
online platforms.

4.2 Deliverable(s )and Development Requirements

4.2.1 Deliverable(s)

• Scope Document

 Software Requirements Specification

 Software Design Document

 Implementation

• Testing

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4.2.2 Development Requirements

Tools
 Xampp Server
 Visual Studio Code
 Sublime Text

Language
• PHP
• HTML
• JavaScript
• CSS

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Chapter5
User Case

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5.1 System Design

This chapter will discuss about System Design phase which is one of the SDLC
phase.The GUI design, database design will be carried out in this chapter.

5.2 External Interface Requirements

5.2.1 User Interfaces

Library Management System is used by librarian and admin so it just simply designed and
not colorful. The interface is user friendly and easy to use. This can be proving when user
can know what the button’s function is when he/she looks at the button. It is because the
button’s text is clear and easy to understand. For example when want to delete a record, I
use ‘Delete’ as button’s text and not ‘Destroy’ or ‘Eliminate’.

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Normal level user
1. Login Page

Figure 1.1

This is the login page for librarian and admin. The form is designed without colorful
interface because it is used by librarian and admin which can be considered as backend.The
login interface is simply design with ID and password textbox.

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 Figure 1.2

In figure 1.2, the ‘Forget Password’ label will show when user focused on password textbox.
2. Main Page

Figure 2.1
Figure 2.1 is the main page for library system. In is the form where book transactionmodule

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was carried out. The top left side got the menu and top right part show the current time. In
this form, the color and word is default setting by Visual Studio 2008. There is no
necessary to design the form colorful because member didn’t make use of this system.

3. Book Maintenance Form

Figure 3.1
This is the book maintenance form. It will show all books in library when the form is
loaded. When user selects one of the books, its details will be shown at right part. Search
functionisprovidedsothatusercaneasilyfoundthebookiftherearehundredsofbookin the library.

Figure 3.2
BarCodeGeneratorsubmoduleenableusertoprintthebarcode.Thebarcodegenerated based on
the book copy that selected by user.

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4. Member Maintenance Form

This is the form for member maintenance. It is almost similar to book maintenance form.
The developer put the listview at left side so that user can view the information at right side.
It is more users friendly.

There are few functions can be done in member maintenance such as add new member, edit
member information. Membership renewal, print ID card and also View all member Report.

Figure 4.1 shows the member registration form. The form only contains the few fields

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which user need to insert when register the member. A proper control has been used so that
user can use the system easily.

5. Book Transaction Report (Rental/Return)

Figure 5.1
This is the report list view that shows all the book transaction happens on particular date. It
is a shortcut way to view the report without need to print out the report.

User can filter it by select the book category and also the type of report such as daily,
monthly or yearly. Print function is also provided in this report module. The radio button
has beenused so that user canhave different control used be sides drop down list. The date
time picker control is used so that user no need to key in the date by them.
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 6. User Rent a Book

Figure 6.1
Figrure 6.1 show that. User give book for library as a rent for others user and give payment for rent
books for other user and recived the library manager.

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7. About us

This is About us form which show the detail of developer and brief description of Library
System.

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5.3 Data Dictionary

Table Name: Activity Log

Description:storeall the activitydoneby userin the system
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
LogId String Not null - -
LogEmp String Not null - -
LogTime Datetime Not null - -
LogActivity String Not null - -

Field Example Data

LogId(PK) ABCD-1234-WXYZ-0987
LogEmp M0001
LogTime 2011-02-16 16:35:07.000
LogActivity Information of Publisher ID P0003 has been updated
Table 4.3.1 Data Dictionary for Activity Logtable

Table Name: Admin

Description:store the information of user who used the library system
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
Admin_ID String Not null - -
Admin_Name String Not null - -
Admin_Level String Not null - Format:1,0
Password String Not null - -
admin_contact String Not null - -
admin_email String Not null - -
admin_address String Not null - -

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 Field Example Data
Admin_ID ABCD-1234-WXYZ-0987
Admin_Name ALI HASSAN
Admin_Level 1
Password 12341234
Admin_ic 880704-35-5263
admin_contact 04-3984851
admin_email sdfsdf@hotmail.com
admin_address 30, lint angperai2,tamanchaileng,34567 pahang.
Table 4.3.2 Data Dictionary for Admin table

Table Name: Book

Description: store the information of the books
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
ISBN String Not null - -
BookTitle String Not null - -
Author String Not null - -
PublisherID String Not null - -
Description String Not null - -
BookCover String Not null - -

Field Example Data

ISBN(PK) 9781587132049
BookTitle Handphone King
Author C.Y
PublisherID ABCD-1234-WXYZ-0987
Language Chinese
Category Technology
Description A book which show the latest information of all brand handphone
BookCover Handphone.JPG
Table 4.3.3 Data Dictionary for Book table

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Table Name: Book Comment
Description:to store thecomment for particular book
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
CID String Notnull - -
ISBN String Not null - -
UserID String Not null - -
Comment String Not null - -

Field Example Data

CID 13
ISBN 1234567891234
UserID ABCD-1234-WXYZ-0987
Comment Thisbookisveryinteresting…thanks
Table 4.3.4 Data Dictionary for Book Commenttable

TableName:BookCopy
Description:tostorethequantitiesofbooksandthedetailofeachbook
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
BarcodeID String Not null - -
ISBN String Not null - -
Status String Not null - Format: L,A, N
PurchasePrice Money Not null - -
purchaseDate Datetime Not null - -

Field Example Data

barcodeID 978158713204901
ISBN 9781587132049
Status L
PurchasePrice 200.0000
PurchaseDate 2011-02-16 00:00:00.000
Table 4.3.5 Data Dictionary for BookCopytable

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Table Name:Reservation
Description:torecordthebookreservationforthemember
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
UserID String Not null - -
BarCodeId String Not null - -
DateReserve Date Not null - -

Field Example Data

UserID ABCD-1234-WXYZ-0987
BarCodeId 584961352652401

Table 4.3.7 Data Dictionary for Reservation table

TableName:LostBook
Description:tokeeptheinformationoflostbook
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
ID String Not null - -
Userid String Not null - -
Barcodeid String Not null - -
ISBN String Not null - -
LostDate Date Not null - -

Field Example Data

ID ABCD-1234-WXYZ-0987
Userid M0002
Barcodeid 978158713204901
ISBN 9781587132049
LostDate 2011-02-16
Table 4.3.8 Data Dictionary for LostBooktable

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Table Name:RetalInfo
Description:tokeepthebooktransactiondetail
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
userID String Not null - -
BarCodeID String Not null - -
DateReturned Datetime - - -
DateRented Datetime Not null - -
DateDue Datetime Not null - -
Total Fine money - - -

Field Example Data

userID M0003
BarCodeID 123456789123401
DateReturned 2011-03-02 00:00:00.000
DateRented 2010-09-09 00:00:00.000
DateDue 2010-10-10 00:00:00.000
Total Fine 200.0000
Table 4.3.7 Data Dictionary for Rental Info table

Table Name:Publisher
Description:tostorethepublishersoitisavailablewhenregisterbook
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
PublisherId String Not null - -
PublisherName String Not null - -

Field Example Data

PublisherId P0001
PublisherName Tan Khen Khen
Table 4.3.7DataDictionaryforPublishertable

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Table Name:User
Description:tostoretheinformationofthe member
Null/Not Default
Fields Data Type Null Value Rules
UserID String Not null - -
Username String Not null - -
Useraddress String Not null - -
UserPhone String Not null - -
UserIC String Not null - -
UserRegDate String Not null - -
AvailableBook String Not null - -
Userpass String Not null - -
Userphoto String Not null - -
Useremail String Not null - Format:abc@abc.abc
UserExpiredDate String Not null - -

Field Example Data

UserID ABCD-1234-WXYZ
Username ALI HASSAN
Useraddress 30lintangtalang 2, tamanperai. 13600 Perai, Penang.
UserPhone 04-3568956
UserIC 880407-35-5266
UserRegDate 2011-02-16 00:00:00.000
AvailableBook 4
Userpass 12345678
Userphoto Tan_chen_khen.JPG
Useremail mrtan@hotmail.com
UserExpiredDate 2012-03-05 00:00:00.000

Table 4.3.7 Data Dictionary for User table

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Chapter
6Conclusion
&FutureWork

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6.1 CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE

This website provides a computerized version of library management system

which will be nether students as well as the staff of the library.
It makes entire process online where student can search books, staff can generate reports
and do book transactions. It also has a facility for student login where student can login
and can see status of books issued as well request for book or give some suggestions. It
has a facility of teacher’s login where teachers can add lectures notes and also give
necessary suggestion to library and also add info about workshops or events happening
in our college or nearby college in the online notice board.

6.1 FUTURE SCOPE

There is a future scope of this facility that many more features such as online lectures
video tutorials can be added by teachers as well as online assignments submission facility,
a feature Of group chat where students can discuss various issues of engineering can be
added to this project thus making it more interactive more user friendly and project which
fulfills each users need in the best way possible.

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