https://github.com/davinci70/books-library-management-system

The Book Library Management System is a comprehensive software application designed to efficiently manage library resources, streamline operations, and enhance user experiences.
https://github.com/davinci70/books-library-management-system

clean-code csharp desktop-application dotnet dotnet-framework sqlserver three-tier-architecture winforms

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The Book Library Management System is a comprehensive software application designed to efficiently manage library resources, streamline operations, and enhance user experiences.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/davinci70/books-library-management-system
• Owner: davinci70
• Created: 2024-07-27T08:26:51.000Z (2 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-07-27T12:12:52.000Z (2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-09-20T16:13:20.022Z (7 days ago)
• Topics: clean-code, csharp, desktop-application, dotnet, dotnet-framework, sqlserver, three-tier-architecture, winforms
• Language: C#
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• Size: 5.96 MB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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## Book Library Management System 

The **Book Library Management System** is a comprehensive software application designed to efficiently manage library resources, streamline operations, and enhance user experiences. Here's a concise description of its key features:

1. **User Management:**

   - Allows librarians to create and manage user accounts.

   - Users can register, log in, and access their profiles.

   - Provides features like password reset and account activation.

2. **Book Catalog:**

   - Maintains a centralized catalog of books.

   - Librarians can add new books, update existing entries, and delete outdated ones.

   - Each book record includes essential details such as title, author, genre, and publication date.

3. **Book Copies and Availability:**

   - Tracks physical copies of books available in the library.

   - Each book may have multiple copies.

   - Indicates whether a copy is available for borrowing or currently checked out.

4. **Borrowing and Returns:**

   - Facilitates borrowing transactions.

   - Users can check out books by scanning their library cards or searching for titles.

   - Automatically calculates due dates and late fines.

   - Handles book returns and updates availability status.

     

5. **Fines and Payments:**

   - Calculates fines for late returns.

   - Provides payment options for users to settle fines.

   - Sends reminders for overdue books.

6. **Search and Recommendations:**

   - Enables users to search for specific books by title, author, or genre.

9. **Settings and Customization:**

   - Allows customization of borrowing periods, fine rates, and other system parameters.

   - Integrates with external services (e.g., ISBN lookup) for data enrichment.

10. **Security and Authentication:**

    - Ensures data privacy and secure user authentication.

    - Implements role-based access control for librarians and users.

### Technologies Used:

- **C#**: The primary programming language for application logic.

- **.NET Framework**: Provides libraries and tools for Windows application development.

- **WinForms**: Used to create the user-friendly graphical interface.

- **SQL Server**: Manages the database, storing information about books, users, transactions, and settings.