Library Management System Project in Java

In this article, I will show you how to create this project using the following system requirements.

Why Library Management System?

Library management systems can help libraries with their data management process. It automates many of the tasks that are usually done by a librarian. The most important part is that it not only improves data accuracy but also optimizes workflows for staff members. With an automated library management system, there is one common point of access that makes it easy for staff members to see all information at once.

Easy Accessibility

The cloud-based library management system provides easy access anytime, anywhere. It eliminates the need to be in one location to have access to the library and data stored in it. it can be accessed through many devices such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones. This makes it possible for patrons and staff to access their digital collections from anywhere at any time, which has proven to be really useful for schools and public libraries that don’t have enough physical space to store all the books, and resources they have.

System Requirements

To execute the below project, you will need the following business requirements:

• MySql Workbench
• Java
• IDE’s
• JDK, JRE, JVM

Tables Considered

Now, for this particular project, I have considered three tables, which are:

• Users -> This table consists of the columns {UID, Username, Password, Admin}
• Books-> The book’s table consists of the columns {BID, Book name, Price, Genre}
• Issue -> This table consists of the columns {IID, UID,BID, IssueDate, Period, ReturnDate, Fine}

where UID is User id, BID is Book id and IID is Issue id.

A beginner level “Student Library Program” in Java, which interacts the Students and the Books. This Library Program can do following functions:

1. Adding a Book to Library.
2. Update Book Quantity.
3. Search a Book with its Serial number.
4. Search Books With Author Name.
5. Show all Books and their related Information.
6. Registering a Student.
7. Show All Registered Students.
8. Student can Check Out Book From Library (if registered).

• Student can not Check Out max than 3 Books
• You can only borrow a Book If it is Available in Library

1. Student can Check In Book to Library.
2. You can also see the Books which a Student has Checked Out(only while checking in).

1. Firstly create a class with name as book and in this we have to crate some fields like s.No, bookName, authorName, bookQuantity. Where data types for the given fields are: s.No as int, bookName as String, authorName as String and bookQuantity as int.
2. Create an another class with name books. and here create an array for book and the size is to be fixed. within this class we need to create class as compareBooks(Here we are comparing with two book names or id, if the book name/id is same the it need to show book/id already exists). Next within this class only need to create an another method as addBook. Here we already given an array size as fixed, if the book is in the limit number it will add the book or it exceeds the maximum number it need to print as No space to add book