Library Management System

A Modern Web-Based Solution for Digital Library Operations

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🎯 Overview

The Library Management System is a comprehensive web application designed to streamline library operations across three distinct user roles. Built with modern web technologies, it provides an intuitive interface for managing books, users, and borrowing activities.

Features

AI Book Summarizer Integration

The AI Book Summarizer is seamlessly integrated into the student dashboard, providing:

✨ Features:

• 📝 Intelligent Summaries: Get concise book summaries instantly
• 🔍 Context-Aware Responses: AI understands book context and user queries
• 💾 Chat History: Save and review previous conversations

🎓 Student Portal

Feature	Description
Book Search & Browse	Fast and accurate catalogue search with advanced filters
Borrowing Management	Easy book borrowing and return processes
Personal Dashboard	View borrowing history, current loans, and due dates
Notifications	Receive alerts for due dates and library announcements

👩‍💼 Librarian Portal

Feature	Description
Book Management	Add, update, remove, and categorize book records
User Administration	Manage student accounts and borrowing privileges
Transaction Processing	Handle book issuing and returning operations
Records Maintenance	Comprehensive borrowing history and overdue tracking
Reporting Tools	Generate reports on library usage and inventory

⚙️ Admin Portal

Feature	Description
System Oversight	Monitor overall library system performance
Staff Management	Create and manage librarian accounts
Configuration	System settings and parameter adjustments
Analytics Dashboard	Advanced reporting and usage analytics

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📸 System Dashboards

🎓 Student Dashboard

👩‍💼 Librarian Dashboard

⚙️ Admin Dashboard

📋 PREREQUISITES CHECKLIST 🔧 System Requirements: ├── 💻 Windows OS ├── 🌐 WAMP Server 3.0+ ├── 🐘 PHP 7.4+ ├── 🗄️ MySQL 5.7+ ├── 🌍 Modern Web Browser └── 💾 500MB+ Storage

Project Architecture

📦 librarymanagementsystem/
├──  admin_dashboard.php             # Admin portal files
├── librarian_dashboard.php          # Librarian portal files  
├── student_dashboard.php            # Student portal files
├──  pages/ 
│   ├── index.css                    # Common CSS files
│   └── assets/                      # CSS files
├── 🔧 login.php                     # Login and authentication
├── 🔐 logout.php                    # Logout script
├── 📂 register.php                  # User registration
├── 📜 README.md                     # Project documentation
├── 🗄️ database/                     # Database files
|         |__ libraryms.sql          # Database connection script
├── config.php                       # Configuration files
└── 🏠 index.php                     # Main entry point
└──  admin.js                       # Admin-specific scripts
└──  librarian.js                    # Librarian-specific scripts
└──  main.js                        # Common scripts

⚡ Installation Steps

Step 1: WAMP Server Setup

# Download WAMP Server from official website
# 🌐 Visit: http://www.wampserver.com/
# 📥 Download and install WAMP64
# ▶️ Start WAMP Server
# 🟢 Wait for green icon (all services running)

Step 2: Setup Project

# 📋 Copy project to WAMP directory
# Default path: C:\wamp64\www\librarymanagementsystem\

# 🗄️ Setup Database
# 1. Open phpMyAdmin: http://localhost/phpmyadmin
# 2. Create database: libraryms
# 3. Import SQL file (if available)

3. Project Deployment

1. Copy the project folder to WAMP's www directory:

   C:\wamp64\www\librarymanagementsystem\
   

2. Ensure all files are properly placed in the directory

4. Configuration

1. Update database connection settings in config/database.php:

   $host = "localhost";
   $username = "root";
   $password = "";
   $database = "libraryms";

🌐 Running the Application

1. Start WAMP Server
2. Open your web browser
3. Navigate to: http://localhost/librarymanagementsystem/
4. Use the appropriate login credentials for your role

🔐 Default Login Credentials

Administrator Access

• Email: admin@gmail.com
• Password: password
• Portal: Admin Dashboard

Librarian Access

• Email: librarian@gmail.com
• Password: 12345678
• Portal: Librarian Dashboard

Student Access

• Email: student@gmail.com
• Password: 12345678
• Portal: Student Dashboard

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Contributing

We love contributions! Here's how you can help:

1. 🍴 Fork the repository
2. 🌿 Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature)
3. 💻 Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. 📤 Push to the branch (git push origin feature)
5. 🎉 Open a Pull Request

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👥 Contributors

Thanks to these amazing people who have contributed to this project! 🎉

DPramuditha

AmashaUdugama

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📧 Contact

DPramuditha

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🌟 Show Your Support

If you like this project, please consider giving it a ⭐️ on GitHub!

Made with ❤️ by DPramuditha

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