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Library Management SystemMini Project ReportOnLIBRARY MANAGEMENTSYSTEMSubmitted By:PRABHAKAR KUMARRAHUL KUMARRAJAT SINGHVIKRAM PRATAP SINGHIn partial fulfillment for the award of the degree ofB. TECH DEGREEInCOMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERINGSCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCOCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYKOCHI-682022MARCH 2014Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 1

Library Management SystemDivision of Computer ScienceSchool of EngineeringCochin University of Science & TechnologyKochi-682022CERTIFICATECertified that this is a bonafide record of the project work titledLIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMDone byPRABHAKAR KUMARRAHUL KUMARRAJAT SINGHVIKRAM PRATAP SINGHof VI semester Computer Science & Engineering in the year 2014 inpartial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Degree of Bachelorof Technology in Computer Science & Engineering of Cochin Universityof Science & Technology.ANCY ZACHARIAHProject GuideDivision Of Computer Science And EngineeringPRAMOD PAVITHRANHead of the DivisionPage 2

Library Management SystemACKNOWLEDGEMENTWe take this occasion to thank God, almighty for blessing us with his grace and takingour endeavor to a successful culmination. We extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to ouresteemed guide, Mrs. ANCY ZACHARIAH, for providing us with the right guidance andadvice at the crucial junctures and for showing me the right way. We also take this opportunity toexpress a deep sense of gratitude to our class coordinators, Dr. SUDHEEP ELAYIDOM andMrs PREETHA S for their cordial support, valuable suggestions and guidance. We extend oursincere thanks to our respected Head of the division Mr. PRAMOD PAVITHRAN, forallowing us to use the facilities available. We would like to thank the other faculty members also,at this occasion. Last but not the least, we would like to thank our friends and family for thesupport and encouragement they have given us during the course of our work.Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 3

Library Management SystemTABLE OF CONTENTSABSTRACT51. INTRODUCTION61.1 PROJECT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES61.2 BACKGROUND OF PROJECT71.3 OPERATION ENVIRONMENT82. SYSTEM ANALYSIS92.1 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION92.2 EXISTING VS PROPOSED152.3 SOFTWARE TOOL USED163. SYSTEM DESIGN203.1 TABLE DESIGN203.2 DATA FLOW DIAGRAM’S244. SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION304.1 MODULE DESCRIPTION304.2 SCREEN SHOTS805. SYSTEM TESTING855.1 UNIT TESTING855.2 INTEGRATION TESTING876. CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE887. REFERENCES89Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 4

Library Management SystemABSTRACTLibrary management system is a project which aims in developing a computerizedsystem to maintain all the daily work of library .This project has many featureswhich are generally not availiable in normal library management systems likefacility of user login and a facility of teachers login .It also has a facility of adminlogin through which the admin can monitor the whole system .It also has facilityof an online notice board where teachers can student can put up information aboutworkshops or seminars being held in our colleges or nearby colleges and librarianafter proper verification from the concerned institution organizing the seminar canadd it to the notice board . It has also a facility where student after logging in theiraccounts can see list of books issued and its issue date and return date and also thestudents can request the librarian to add new books by filling the book requestform.The librarian after logging into his account ie admin account can generatevarious reports such as student report , issue report, teacher report and book reportOverall this project of ours is being developed to help the students as well as staffof library to maintain the library in the best way possible and also reduce thehuman efforts.Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 5

Library Management SystemCHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONThis chapter gives an overview about the aim , objectives ,background and operationenvironment of the system.1.1 PROJECT AIMS AND OBJECTIVESThe project aims and objectives that will be achieved after completion of this project arediscussed in this subchapter. The aims and objectives are as follows: Online book issue Request column for librarian for providing new books A separate column for digital library Student login page where student can find books issued by him/her and date of return. A search column to search availability of books A teacher login page where teacher can add any events being organized in the collegeand important suggestions regarding books. Online notice board about the workshop.Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 6

Library Management System1.2 BACKGROUND OF PROJECTLibrary Management System is an application which refers to library systems which aregenerally small or medium in size. It is used by librarian to manage the library using acomputerized system where he/she can record various transactions like issue of books, return ofbooks, addition of new books, addition of new students etc.Books and student maintenance modules are also included in this system which would keep trackof the students using the library and also a detailed description about the books a librarycontains. With this computerized system there will be no loss of book record or member recordwhich generally happens when a non computerized system is used.In addition, report module is also included in Library Management System. If user’s position isadmin, the user is able to generate different kinds of reports like lists of students registered, listof books, issue and return reports.All these modules are able to help librarian to manage the library with more convenience and ina more efficient way as compared to library systems which are not computerized.Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 7

Library Management System1.5 OPERATION ENVIRONMENTPROCESSORINTEL CORE PROCESSOR OR BETTERPERFORMANCEOPERATING SYSTEMWINDOWS VISTA ,WINDOWS7, UBUNTUMEMORY1GB RAM OR MOREHARD DISK SPACEMINIMUM 3 GB FOR DATABASE USAGE FORFUTUREDATABASEMY SQLDivision Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 8

Library Management SystemCHAPTER 2SYSTEM ANALYSISIn this chapter, we will discuss and analyze about the developing process of LibraryManagement System including software requirement specification (SRS) andcomparison between existing and proposed system . The functional and non functionalrequirements are included in SRS part to provide complete description and overview ofsystem requirement before the developing process is carried out. Besides that, existingvs proposed provides a view of how the proposed system will be more efficient than theexisting one.2.1SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION2.1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPRODUCT DESCRIPTION:Library Management System is a computerized system which helpsuser(librarian) to manage the library daily activity in electronic format. It reducesthe risk of paper work such as file lost, file damaged and time consuming.It can help user to manage the transaction or record more effectively and timesaving.PROBLEM STATEMENT:The problem occurred before having computerized system includes: File lostWhen computerized system is not implemented file is always lost because of humanenvironment.Some times due to some human error there may be a loss of records. File damaged When a computerized system is not there file is always lost due tosome accdent like spilling of water by some member on file accidentally.Besidessome natural disaster like floods or fires may also damage the files.Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 9

Library Management System Difficult to search recordWhen there is no computerized system there is always a difficulty in searching ofrecords if the records are large in number . Space consumingAfter the number of records become large the space for physical storage of file andrecords also increases if no computerized system is implemented. Cost consumingAs there is no computerized system the to add each record paper will be neededwhich will increase the cost for the management of library.2.1.2 SYSTEM OBJECTIVES Improvement in control and performanceThe system is developed to cope up with the current issues and problems of library.The system can add user, validate user and is also bug free. Save costAfter computerized system is implemented less human force will be required tomaintain the library thus reducing the overall cost. Save timeLibrarian is able to search record by using few clicks of mouse and few searchkeywords thus saving his valuable time. Option of online Notice boardLibrarian will be able to provide a detailed description of workshops going in thecollege as well as in nearby colleges Lecture NotesTeacher have a facility to upload lectures notes in a pdf file having size not morethan 10mbDivision Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 10

Library Management System2.1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS2.1.3.1 NON FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS Product RequirementsEFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTWhen a library management system will be implemented librarian and user willeasily acess library as searching and book transaction will be very faster .RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTThe system should accurately performs member registration ,member validation ,report generation, book transaction and searchUSABILITY REQUIREMENTThe system is designed for a user friendly environment so that student and staff oflibrary can perform the various tasks easily and in an effective way.ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTIMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMNTSIn implementing whole system it uses html in front end with php as server sidescripting language which will be used for database connectivity and the backend iethe database part is developed using mysql.DELIVERY REQUIREMENTSThe whole system is expected to be delivered in six months of time with a weeklyevaluation by the project guide.Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 11

Library Management System2.1.3.2 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS1. NORMAL USER1.1 USER LOGINDescription of featureThis feature used by the user to login into system. They are requiredto enter user id andpassword before they are allowed to enter the system .The user id and password will be verifiedand if invalid id is there user is allowed to not enter the system.Functional requirements-user id is provided when they register-The system must only allow user with valid id and password to enterthe system-The system performs authorization process which decides what user level can acess to.-The user must be able to logout after they finished using system.1.2 REGISTER NEW USERDescription of featureThis feature can be performed by all users to register new user to create account.Functional requirements-System must be able to verify information-System must be able to delete information if information is wrong1.3 REGISTER NEW BOOKDescription of featureThis feature allows to add new books to the libraryFunctional requirements-System must be able to verify information-System must be able to enter number of copies into table.- System must be able to not allow two books having same book id.Division Of Computer Science And EngineeringPage 12