420-310-VA Programming Patterns - Library Management System

Table of Contents

• Description
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contact

Description

The Library Management System is a Management Information System (MIS) application designed and implemented by students as part of the 420-310-VA Programming Patterns course. The purpose of this project is to create a solution for real-world library management problems. The MIS application facilitates decision-making, coordination, control, analysis, and visualization of information in an organization.

Features

• Programming Language used is JAVA
• Object-oriented design principles are followed.
• Design patterns and data structure concepts taught in the classroom (ex. singleton, factory and etc.)
• Data is saved in JSON files
• The project has an interface that allows users to log in with a password as one of the following system users: (Library Staff, User, Supplier)
• Library Staff:
  • Add books and save them in a file
  • Search for books
  • Mark books as reserved or not reserved
  • Modify book information
  • Lend books to users
  • Add members
• User:
  • Search for books
  • Apply for membership
  • Borrow books (non-members can borrow before becoming members)
  • Return books
• Supplier:
  • Search for books
  • Sell books
• Input validation to ensure data integrity

Installation

1. Clone the repository: 'https://github.com/MeganeKickouama/LibraryManagement'
2. Download the JAR files in the directory JSON_Library_Pls_Import and add them as external JAR files into the JAVA library.
3. Import Project in Netbeans and Eclipse tutorial: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndyiDOk1M4R2UPr-aU-199akftZ52Cq8t04l18DQq4M/edit.

Usage

To use the Library Management System application, you must use one of the following logins:

To use as STAFF:

1. Username: 1111 Password: staff
2. Username: 1112 Password: staff
3. Username: 1113 Password: staff
4. Username: 1114 Password: staff
5. Username: 1115 Password: staff

To use as SUPPLIER:

1. Username: 2221 Password: supplier
2. Username: 2222 Password: supplier
3. Username: 2223 Password: supplier
4. Username: 2224 Password: supplier
5. Username: 2225 Password: supplier

To use as USER:

1. Username: 3331 Password: user
2. Username: 3332 Password: user
3. Username: 3333 Password: user
4. Username: 3334 Password: user
5. Username: 3335 Password: user

Each type of Account has a unique menu, curated for their specific needs.

STAFF

USER

SUPPLIER

Contact

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to:

Sadaf Zakria, Sarah Colantoni, Hibba Qaraman, Megane Kickouama.