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Library Management System

Overview

This is a C++ based Library Management System that manages books, users, borrowing, returning, reservations, and fines. It supports three types of users:

• Students (max 3 books, 15-day loan period, fines applicable)
• Faculty (max 5 books, 30-day loan period, no fines)
• Librarians (cannot borrow, can manage books and users)

The system persists data in CSV files and includes features like book searching, reservation system, and fine management.

Features

• Book management (add/remove books)
• User management (add/remove users)
• Borrowing and returning books
• Book reservation system
• Fine calculation and payment (for students)
• Search functionality
• Persistent storage in CSV files

Prerequisites

• C++11 compatible compiler (g++, clang++, etc.)
• Standard C++ libraries

File Structure

• main.cpp - Main source code file
• books.csv - Stores book data
• users.csv - Stores user data
• borrowings.csv - Stores borrowing records
• fines.csv - Stores fine records

Compilation Instructions

To compile the program, use one of the following commands:

Using g++

g++ main.cpp -o library_management_system

Execution Instructions

1. After compilation, run the program using:

library_management_system.exe

2. The program will:

   • Load existing data from CSV files if present
   • Create default data if no CSV files exist
   • Present a login prompt

3. To login:

   • Enter a user ID (e.g., "S1" for student, "F1" for faculty, "L1" for librarian)
   • Type "exit" to quit the program

Further details on the functionality of the program can be found in Documentation.md