Library Management System

A desktop library management system built with Java Swing that automates core library operations including document management, reader management, borrowing/returning processes, search functionality, and reporting capabilities.

Project Structure

library-management-system/
├── src/
│   ├── main/
│   │   ├── java/
│   │   │   └── com/library/
│   │   │       ├── dao/           # Data Access Objects
│   │   │       ├── service/       # Business Logic Layer
│   │   │       ├── model/         # Entity Classes
│   │   │       ├── gui/           # Swing GUI Components
│   │   │       ├── util/          # Utility Classes
│   │   │       ├── exception/     # Custom Exceptions
│   │   │       └── LibraryManagementApplication.java
│   │   └── resources/
│   │       ├── application.properties
│   │       ├── database.properties
│   │       └── logback.xml
│   └── test/
│       ├── java/
│       └── resources/
├── logs/                          # Application logs
├── pom.xml                        # Maven configuration
└── README.md

Technologies Used

• Java 11 - Programming language
• Maven - Build and dependency management
• Swing - GUI framework
• Oracle Database - Database (JDBC connectivity)
• SLF4J + Logback - Logging framework
• JUnit 5 - Unit testing
• Mockito - Mocking framework for tests

Prerequisites

• Java 11 or higher
• Maven 3.6 or higher
• Oracle Database XE 21c or higher (for database connectivity)

Building the Project

1. Clone the repository
2. Navigate to the project directory
3. Run Maven commands:

# Compile the project
mvn clean compile

# Run tests
mvn test

# Package the application
mvn clean package

# Run the application
mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass="com.library.LibraryManagementApplication"

Configuration

Database Configuration

Edit src/main/resources/database.properties:

db.url=jdbc:oracle:thin:@localhost:1521:XE
db.username=your_username
db.password=your_password
db.driver=oracle.jdbc.OracleDriver

Database Setup

1. Install Oracle Database XE 21c (or higher)
2. Create Database User:

   -- Connect as SYSTEM or SYS
   CREATE USER library_user IDENTIFIED BY library_password;
   GRANT CONNECT, RESOURCE, CREATE VIEW TO library_user;
   GRANT UNLIMITED TABLESPACE TO library_user;

3. Initialize Database: The application will automatically create tables and insert sample data on first run if db.auto.create.tables=true is set in the configuration.

Application Configuration

Edit src/main/resources/application.properties to customize:

• Application settings
• Business rules (borrowing limits, fine amounts)
• UI preferences

Logging

The application uses SLF4J with Logback for logging. Log files are created in the logs/ directory:

• library-management.log - General application logs
• database.log - Database operation logs
• errors.log - Error-level logs only

Development Status

This project is currently in the initial setup phase. The following components have been implemented:

✅ Task 1: Project Structure and Core Configuration

• Maven project structure
• Database connection configuration
• Logging configuration (SLF4J + Logback)
• Main application entry point
• Basic window framework
• Configuration management system

Next Steps

The following tasks are planned for implementation:

• Core data models and entities
• Database schema and connection management
• Data Access Layer (DAO pattern)
• Business Logic Layer (Service classes)
• Presentation Layer (Swing GUI)
• Error handling and validation
• Comprehensive test suite
• Configuration and deployment

License

This project is developed for educational purposes.