/LibraryManagement

Primary LanguagePython

Library Management System

Overview

The Library Management System is a web application built using Django that allows users to manage books, request books, view details, and track book loans. It includes both user and admin features, such as account management, book borrowing, and request approval.

Live Application

You can access the live application here:
Library Management System

Super User Credentials

For admin (librarian) access:

  • Username: sreeg
  • Password: @Sreegandh381

Time Spent & Development Approach

  • Time Spent: ~5-6 hours
  • Focused on clean, modular code, prioritizing functionality over advanced design.
  • Used tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for assistance.
  • Future improvements would focus on UI enhancements and adding advanced features.

Assumptions

  • Users can borrow books freely without admin approval.
  • No penalties for overdue books.
  • Only logged-in users can view and request books.

Project Structure

Directory Overview:

library/
    ├── settings.py        # Project settings
    ├── urls.py            # Project URL configurations
    ├── wsgi.py            # WSGI configuration for deployment
    └── asgi.py            # ASGI configuration for deployment
myapp/
    ├── migrations/        # Django migrations for the app
    ├── models.py          # Database models
    ├── views.py           # Views for rendering templates
    ├── forms.py           # User input forms
    ├── urls.py            # App-specific URL configurations
    ├── templates/         # HTML templates
    └── apps.py            # App configuration
    └── admin.py           # Admin configurations for models

Installation & Setup

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/sreegandh804/LibraryManagement.git
cd LibraryManagement

  2. Create a Virtual Environment:

    python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `venv\Scripts\activate`

  3. Install Dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt

  4. Apply Migrations:

    python manage.py migrate

  5. Create a Superuser:

    python manage.py createsuperuser

  6. Start the Development Server:

    python manage.py runserver

  7. Open your browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to access the application.

Key Features

  • User Authentication: Users can sign up, log in, and view their profiles.
  • Admin Panel: Admins can manage books, book requests, and user information.
  • Book Management: Users can view, request, check out, and return books.
  • Book Requests: Users can request unavailable books, and admins can approve/decline them.
  • Overdue Tracking: Admins can track overdue books and send reminders.

Future Improvements

In a future version, the following features would be added:

  1. Advanced Search Filters: Search by genres, ratings, or authors.
  2. Book Categories and Tags: Categorize and tag books for improved searches.
  3. Email Notifications: Automatic notifications for overdue books and new book availability.
  4. Late Fee System: Implement a fee system for overdue books.
  5. Custom Admin Panel: A custom admin panel with analytics and user management.
  6. Responsiveness & Beautification: Improve CSS and UI for better responsiveness.
  7. Testing: Add unit and integration tests for critical features.
  8. User Roles: Implement different user roles (Admin, Librarian, User) with specific permissions.