ABSTRACT
In Godfrey Okoye University, library management
and administration is a very manual one in the sense that the information
management methods are mostly done using the file system, students access to
library resources are heavily manual, and that the library catalogue is done
using the file system. As a result, accidents of data loss are common, Library
record storage is often costly on the long run and theft of library materials
is often an easy job. In the light of these problems, the design and implementation
of a web-based library information management system is a facility that aims at
allowing students to access and borrow books from the library without having to
visit the library physically. It allows library staff to manage student
activity in the library and create digital catalogues without using the manual
bulky file system. It also makes the accessibility of library resources easy
for students and lecturers alike. The methodology used in the design of this
project is the Structured System Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM) and
the programming languages used in this project are HTML (Hypertext Markup
Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), PHP (Hypertext Pre-processor), SQL
(Structured Query Language) and Javascript.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of figures
List of tables
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.0 Background
of Study
1.1 Statement of the Problem
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Significance of the Project
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Theoretical Background
2.2 Review of
Related Literature
2.2.1 Function
of Automated library System
2.2.2 Challenges facing Automating Libraries in
Nigeria
Chapter 3: System Analysis and Design
3.0 Introduction
3.0.1 Information Gathering
3.1 Description of existing system
3.1.1 Problems of existing system
3.2 Analysis of proposed system
3.2.1 Advantages of proposed system
3.3 Design of proposed system
3.3.1 Usecase Diagram
3.3.2 Database Design
Chapter 4: System Implementation
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Implementation Technology
4.1.1 Graphical Interface
4.2 Implementation Architecture
4.2.1 Hardware Requirement
4.2.2 Software Requirement
4.3 Software Testing
4.4 Documentation
4.4.1 User Manual
4.4.2 Source Code Listing
Chapter 5: Summary and Conclusion
5.0 Summary
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendation
References
Appendices -
Source Code
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Background of Study
Library Management System refers to an application
that is specifically designed to manage generally small and medium size
libraries and to help mainly those in charge of the library at that particular
time to help maintain and keep tracks of library users and books.
Library Management System as an application is
mainly used by librarian to manage the library using a computerized system
where he/she can record various transactions like issue of books, return of
books, addition of new books, addition of new students etc.
Books and student maintenance modules are also
included in this system which would keep track of the students using the
library and also a detailed description about the books a library contains.
With this computerized system there will be no loss of book record or member
record which generally happens when a non-computerized system is used.
In addition, report module is also included in
Library Management System. If user’s position is admin, the user is able to
generate different kinds of reports like lists of students registered, list of
books, issue and return reports.
All these modules are able to help librarian to
manage the library with more convenience and in a more efficient way as compared
to library systems which are not computerized.
A
majority of libraries in Nigeria are found in research centers, private and
public institutions of learning. Public universities have the highest volumes
of books, journals, research papers, and other collections. The libraries are
set up with the main aim of been used by both the students, teachers, lecturers
and staff members within the institution. There is a collected effort by the
library management to restructure their services so as to extend them to other
outsiders other than the normal users. Many of the libraries are coming up with
information resource centers in the spirit of embracing technology.
Library
Management System supports the general requirement of the library such as the
acquisition, cataloguing, circulation and other sections. Before the advent of
computer in modern age there were different methods of keeping records in the
library. Records were kept in the library on shelves and each shelf was labeled
in an alphabetical or numerical order, in which the categories of books
available were arranged on different position on the shelves and as well were
recorded on the library manuscript and when any book is to be referenced the
manuscript is being referred to, to know the position of such required book by
the person that requested for the book. After the invention of computer
different researchers carried out various approaches on an automated library
management system in which this project is as well all about.
This online library management system was developed
to solve the major drawbacks that faced people responsible for the general
managing of small or large libraries who were using the existing systems.
The problem occurred before having computerized
system includes:
·
File loss
When computerized system is not implemented files
could get missing, sometimes due to some human error there may be a loss of
records.
·
File damaged
Online library will save us a great deal since
physical interference is greatly reduced due to the nature
of the digital world and thus files in the library is safer than ever before.
·
Difficult to
search record
When there is no computerized system there is always
a difficulty in searching of records, especially if the records are large in
number.
·
Space
consuming
After the number of records become large the space
for physical storage of file and records also increases if no computerized
system is implemented.
·
Cost consuming
As there is no computerized system to add each record
paper will be needed which will increase the cost for the management of
library.
·
Time consuming
Computerized system has the ability to work at a
faster rate than a non computerized system. As such more time is needed to
record where there is no computerized system.
1.2 Objectives
The aims and objectives are as follows:
2.
Designing a
system that respond in a timely manner.
3.
To enable easy
maintenance of students and book details.
4.
Easy retrieval
of books by simply searching the system.
5.
To enable easy
borrowing and returning of books.
6.
Automated fine
calculation and reports generation.
7.
Enabling a
secure and portable database system that eliminates duplicate data.
1.3 Significance
of the Project
This system improves services delivered to end
users. Data is saved in the most appropriate manner eliminating duplication and
redundancy. Multiple users can access the system at the same time. The system
operates electronically hence ensures less space is occupied and also presents
a paperless working environment. Library staff members are motivated by the
system since it makes work easier. The system has a friendly user interface
which is attractive and easy to use.
This study
will be beneficial to the following:
1.
Students: The study would increase efficiency of students in
using the library, as they easily know the books available in the library
and also borrow available books with the aid of the system. This is more
convenient as it is not time-consuming.
2.
Librarian: The system would improve the
monitoring capacities of those who maintain the library. It would aid easy
cataloging and and keeping record of books issued, reissued and not returned.
3.
Lecturers: They would use the study to teach student
on how to use the system and as users, use it to easily access library and
borrow them.
4.
The University: The use of the system would
reduce the cost of management of the library . The system eliminates the need
to employ many workers and keep many manual files, thereby reducing cost . It
would also enhance the look of the library
Other Library Staffs: The study would increase the
productivity of theses staff,as they would spend time doing important things
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