LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
VIJAYALAKSHMI J
Assistant Professor
DHANA VARSHINI S, DIVYA J, LOGUPRIYA A
DEPARTMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE
SRI SHAKTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
COIMBATORE 641062
ABSTRACT
A complete software program designed to transform and enhance library operations is the Library Management System (LMS). Designed to improve productivity, usability, and overall resource administration, this system offers a smooth, feature-rich interface to users and librarians. Fundamentally, the LMS makes it easier for users to register, which gives librarians the ability to effectively handle borrower data, keep track of past loans, and issue library cards. The system incorporates a strong login mechanism that provides individualized authentication for both users and librarians in order to guarantee secure access. The system's ability to assist the methodical classification techniques used by industry to organize library contents is one of its main advantages. This guarantees effective resource cataloguing, facilitating precise and speedy retrieval. Users can search for resources based on a variety of parameters, including title, author, subject, or keywords, thanks to extensive search functions. Easy access to desired resources is made possible by real-time availability status and location information for every item in the library collection, which further improves user experience. The system also automates the tracking of borrowed products and due dates, simplifying the borrowing and return procedures. Efficient management of library resources is facilitated by automated reminders for overdue materials and fee computations for late returns. In addition to overseeing daily operations, the LMS keeps an eye on the library's inventory, recording material additions, deletions, and moves. It produces informative reports on the popularity, usage, and state of library resources, giving librarians useful information for making decisions.
KEY WORDS: Cataloguing, Django, Database, Dual Users.
