https://github.com/aboualine/php-library-system
A Library Management System built with PHP, MySQL, and Bootstrap. It manages books, tracks borrow/return transactions, and allows searching by title, author, or ISBN. Fully responsive and user-friendly.
https://github.com/aboualine/php-library-system
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A Library Management System built with PHP, MySQL, and Bootstrap. It manages books, tracks borrow/return transactions, and allows searching by title, author, or ISBN. Fully responsive and user-friendly.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/aboualine/php-library-system
- Owner: aboualine
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-02-08T15:24:17.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-22T16:55:06.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-10-26T17:56:27.161Z (8 months ago)
- Topics: bootstrap5, css, html, java, javascript, js, json, library, library-management-system, mysql, php, sql, system, vscode, xml
- Language: PHP
- Homepage:
- Size: 13.7 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Library Management System
A **Library Management System** built using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. This system allows users to manage books, borrow and return books, and search for books in the library.
## Features
### Book Management
- Add new books with details like **title, author, ISBN, genre, and quantity**.
- View all books in a table.
- Delete books from the library.
### User Management
- Register and log in as a **user** or **admin**.
- Admins can manage books and users.
### Transaction Management
- Borrow and return books.
- Track due dates and overdue books.
### Search Functionality
- Search for books by **title, author, or ISBN**.
### Responsive Design
- Built with **Bootstrap** for a modern and responsive UI.
## Technologies Used
### Frontend
- **HTML, CSS, JavaScript**
- **Bootstrap** (for styling)
### Backend
- **PHP** (for server-side logic)
- **MySQL** (for database management)
### Tools
- **XAMPP** (for local server setup)
- **Git** (for version control)
## Setup Instructions
### Prerequisites
- XAMPP (or any local server like WAMP/MAMP).
- MySQL database.
- Git (optional, for cloning the repository).
### Steps to Run the Project
#### Clone the Repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/aboualine/library-management-system.git
cd library-management-system
```
#### Set Up the Database
1. Open **phpMyAdmin** (or any MySQL client).
2. Create a new database named **library_management_system**.
3. Import the SQL file (**database.sql**) located in the `sql/` directory.
#### Configure the Project
Open the `config.php` file and update the database credentials:
```php
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');
define('DB_USER', 'root');
define('DB_PASSWORD', '');
define('DB_NAME', 'library_management_system');
```
#### Run the Project
1. Move the project folder to the `htdocs` directory of your **XAMPP** installation.
2. Start **Apache** and **MySQL** from the XAMPP Control Panel.
3. Open your browser and navigate to:
```bash
http://localhost/library-management-system/
```
## Project Structure
```
library-management-system/
│
├── index.php # Homepage (View Books)
├── add_book.php # Add a new book
├── delete_book.php # Delete a book
├── search_book.php # Search for a book
├── login.php # User login
├── register.php # User registration
├── config.php # Database configuration
├── styles.css # Custom CSS
├── script.js # Custom JavaScript
├── sql/
│ └── database.sql # SQL dump for the database
└── README.md # Project documentation
```
## Usage
### 1. Add a Book
- Navigate to `add_book.php`.
- Fill out the form with book details (**title, author, ISBN, genre, quantity**).
- Click **Add Book**.
### 2. View Books
- Go to `index.php`.
- All books will be displayed in a table.
### 3. Search Books
- Go to `search_book.php`.
- Enter a search query (**title, author, or ISBN**).
- Matching books will be displayed.
### 4. Borrow a Book
- Log in as a **user**.
- Go to `index.php`.
- Click **Borrow** next to the book you want to borrow.
### 5. Return a Book
- Log in as a **user**.
- Go to `index.php`.
- Click **Return** next to the book you want to return.
## Screenshots
### Homepage (View Books)
### Add a Book
### Search Books
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps:
1. **Fork** the repository.
2. Create a new branch:
```bash
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
```
3. Commit your changes:
```bash
git commit -m "Add your message here"
```
4. Push to the branch:
```bash
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
```
5. Open a **pull request**.
## License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. See the `LICENSE` file for details.
## Acknowledgments
- **Bootstrap** for the responsive design.
- **PHP and MySQL** for backend functionality.
- **GitHub** for hosting the repository.
## Contact
For any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:
📧 Email: [mohamedaboualine@example.com](mailto:mohamedaboualine@example.com)
🐙 GitHub: [aboualine](https://github.com/aboualine)