📚 Library Management System

Overview

A comprehensive full-stack Library Management System built with React, Node.js, and MongoDB, designed to streamline book management and borrowing processes.

🌟 Features

User Features

• User Authentication with combined login interface
• Browse Books
• View Book Details
• Borrow Books
• Track Borrowed Books
• View Late Fee Calculations
• Return Books with Late Fee Information

Admin Features

• Admin Authentication through the same login interface
• Add New Books
• Update Book Information
• Delete Books
• Manage Book Inventory
• User Management
• Monitor Late Fees and Returns

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• Redux Toolkit
• React Router
• Tailwind CSS
• Axios
• SweetAlert2

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Mongoose
• JWT Authentication

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14+)
• MongoDB
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Abijith-abs/Library-Mangemnet.git

2. Install Backend Dependencies

cd backend
npm install

3. Install Frontend Dependencies

cd frontend
npm install

4. Set Up Environment Variables

• Create .env files in both backend and frontend directories
• Add necessary configuration (DB_URL, JWT_SECRET, etc.)

Running the Application

1. Start Backend Server

cd backend
npm start

2. Start Frontend Development Server

cd frontend
npm run dev

🔐 Authentication

• Combined login interface for both Admin and User roles
• Role-based access control
• JWT-based authentication
• Secure login and registration
• Password visibility toggle

📊 Database Schema

• Books Collection
• Users Collection
• Transactions Collection

✨ Latest Updates

Combined Login System

• Single interface for both user and admin login
• Easy toggle between user and admin modes
• Improved user experience with form validation
• Clear error messages and success notifications

Late Fee System

• Automated late fee calculation
• Tiered fee structure based on overdue duration
• Grace period support
• Clear fee breakdown display
• Integration with book return process

🔜 Planned Features

• Advanced Search
• Book Recommendations
• User Reviews
• Notification System
• Payment Integration for Late Fees

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

👨‍💻 Author

Abijith Vineesh

📧 Contact

• Email: avineesh@chisquarelabs.loc
• GitHub: @Abijith-abs

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Happy Reading! 📖