Library Management System built using Python and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). This project supports core functionalities such as adding books and members, borrowing and returning books, and viewing records.
Description
This project is a console-based Library Management System developed using Python and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. It allows users to manage books, members, and borrowing transactions efficiently.
The system follows a structured flowchart and applies encapsulation using getters and setters, along with custom exception handling for better error management.
🚀 Features 📖 Add Book 👤 Add Member 🔄 Borrow Book ✅ Return Book 📚 View Books 👥 View Members 📋 View Loans (with status: Active / Closed) ❌ Exit System
🧠 OOP Concepts Applied
Encapsulation – private attributes with getters/setters Abstraction – service layer (LibraryService) Modularity – separated into multiple files Exception Handling – custom error classes
🏗️ Project Structure library-system/ │ ├── book.py ├── member.py ├── loan.py ├── library_service.py ├── custom_exceptions.py └── main.py
The program follows a menu-driven system:
User selects an option System processes request Displays result or error Returns to menu
📊 Loan Status System Active → Book is currently borrowed Closed → Book has been returned
✨ Notes The system prevents borrowing unavailable books Ensures proper tracking of book availability Maintains clean and readable output
👨💻 Author Developed as part of a Computer Programming project.