# Library Management System ## Project Overview The Library Management System is a web-based application designed to manage the daily operations of a library efficiently. This system simplifies tasks such as book cataloging, member management, borrowing, and returning books, providing a seamless experience for both librarians and users. --- ## Features - **Book Management**: Add, update, search, and delete book records. - **Member Management**: Register new members, update their details, and manage member accounts. - **Borrowing and Returning**: Track book borrowings and returns, including due dates and penalties for late returns. - **Search Functionality**: Search for books or members using various criteria. - **Admin Panel**: Role-based access for librarians and administrators to manage the system. --- ## Technologies Used - **Frontend**: HTML, CSS - **Backend**: PHP - **Database**: MySQL --- ## Installation ### Prerequisites 1. Web server (e.g., XAMPP, WAMP, or any server with PHP support). 2. MySQL installed and running. ### Steps 1. Clone this repository: ```bash git clone https://github.com/devTanzu/library.git ``` 2. Move the project folder to your web server’s root directory (e.g., `htdocs` for XAMPP). 3. Import the database: - Open `phpMyAdmin`. - Create a new database (e.g., `library_db`). - Import the SQL file located at `/database/library_db.sql`. 4. Configure the database connection: - Open the `config.php` file in the root directory. - Update the database credentials: ```php define('DB_HOST', 'localhost'); define('DB_USER', 'root'); define('DB_PASS', ''); define('DB_NAME', 'library_db'); ``` 5. Start the web server and access the application in your browser: ``` http://localhost/library ``` --- ## Usage 1. **Login**: - Use the default admin credentials (if applicable): - Username: `admin` - Password: `admin123` - Update the credentials after logging in. 2. **Manage Books**: - Navigate to the "Books" section to add, edit, or remove books. 3. **Manage Members**: - Navigate to the "Members" section to register or update member information. 4. **Issue and Return**: - Use the "Borrow" and "Return" sections to manage transactions. --- ## Project Structure ``` library/ |-- assets/ # CSS, JS, and images |-- database/ # SQL files |-- includes/ # Reusable PHP components |-- config.php # Database configuration |-- index.php # Main entry point |-- ... # Other files and folders ``` --- ## Future Enhancements - Add email notifications for due dates. - Implement advanced reporting features. - Enable integration with e-book platforms. --- ## Additional Resources - [Project Presentation (PDF)](C:/xampp/htdocs/library/presentation_compressed.pdf) - [Project Demo (Video)](C:/xampp/htdocs/library/LMS.mp4) "# Library-Management-System" # Library-Management-System # Library-Management-System