Book Vault – Book Keeping App

Effective library management is essential for streamlining book circulation, maintaining accurate records, and enhancing user experience. This paper presents Book Vault, a comprehensive library management application designed to simplify the administrative and transactional operations of libraries. The system supports user and admin roles, allowing administrators to manage books, memberships, and transactions, while enabling users to view availability, borrow, and return books. Key features include a fine calculation system for late returns, automated report generation, and real-time status tracking of issued and overdue books. Developed using a RESTful architecture, Book Vault ensures seamless interaction between the frontend and backend, with a user-friendly interface built using basic web technologies. The application improves efficiency, reduces manual workload, and promotes organized library operations.