E- Library Management System

Project Domain / Category

Web Application

Abstract/Introduction
E-Library Management system is used to provide a medium for the
libraries to computerize their entire functioning and would contribute
as a first step in digitalizing their libraries. Libraries had their entire
records on paper which again required maintenance and the problem
of finding relevant information proved to be a difficult task. Even if the
required information was found it was usually at cost of much valuable
time. E-Library Management would not only simplify this process but
also speedup the entire functioning of the library. It will also contribute
towards increasing the efficiency of the libraries a whole, right from the
data entry to maintaining the historical records. One major purpose is
to provide user or the library members the opportunity to not only
search through the books online but to reserve books that are issued
by other users and also request newer books.

E-Library Management System is a web based application. Here the

student having an account can request the book and the librarian can
issue the book based on his request. If the student does not return the
book on time fine will be added. Student can search for other books or
can view the details. If the book is not available the student can
reserve the book for them.

Functional Requirements:
The main objective of the proposed system is to help the user.
The system can facilitate the user in the following ways:
To provide multi user login facility and a user friendly system.
To manage the details about the previous issued books, requested
books and returned books etc.
To generate reports based on the records available.
Reduce the manual work and time consumption

Module Description
 Books: This module consist the details of the books available in
library and their categories. It also contains the list of books in
each category and their details.

Manage Books: In this module you can check which book is

available and issued.

Student Account: To issue a book from the library, one should

have an account in the library. The registration contains all the
details about the student like registration number, name,
address, contact number etc.

Book Request: This module is used by the student to request a

book from the library. The search can be performed by using
name of the book, author name, and subject name.

Issue of books: This module is used by the librarian to issue a

book based on the request made by the student.

Renewal of books: This module is used by the admin to renew

the book. If the book is already reserved for others then that book
should not be renewed
Returning Books: In this module the librarian maintains the
details of the books returned by the student, which also includes
the fine details, damage book details, lost book details.
Reports: This module includes the details about the issued
books, returned books, student reports, fine reports, or details of
the book which are not returned.
E-Online Library Management Software can be applied to large
databases with more information. Hence it reduces time
consumption and speed up the work

Tools:
Software specifications:
Technology Implemented : Apache Server
Language Used : PHP 5.3
Database : My SQL 5.5
User Interface Design : HTML, AJAX ,j query
Web Browser : Mozilla, Google Chrome, IE8
Software : XAMPP Server
Hardware requirements:
Operating System : Windows XP/Windows 7 or
above
40 GB hard disk and above
1 GB RAM and above
Peripheral devices

Limitations
Internet connection is required.
If the server is down it takes time for loading.

Future scope of the project

Book reading facility can be provided through on-line

Supervisor:
Name: KomalKhawar
Email ID: komal.khawer@vu.edu.pk
Skype ID: kom.kk