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https://github.com/simonepere/library-management-software
A library management software designed to organize and streamline book collections, using Python for functionality and MongoDB for efficient data storage. Ideal for personal or institutional use.
https://github.com/simonepere/library-management-software
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A library management software designed to organize and streamline book collections, using Python for functionality and MongoDB for efficient data storage. Ideal for personal or institutional use.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/simonepere/library-management-software
- Owner: SimonePere
- Created: 2024-12-22T16:54:52.000Z (26 days ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-26T17:37:56.000Z (22 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-12-26T18:23:00.466Z (22 days ago)
- Topics: executable, mongodb, python
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 10.4 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Library Management Software
## Description
The **Library Management Software** is a Python-based application designed to streamline the management of library resources. It offers functionalities for cataloging books, managing member information, tracking borrowed items, and more.
## Features
- **Book Cataloging:** Add, update, and delete book records with details like title, author, ISBN, and genre.
- **Member Management:** Maintain member profiles, including contact information and borrowing history.
- **Borrowing System:** Track issued and returned books, with due date reminders.
- **Search Functionality:** Efficiently search for books and members using various filters.
- **Reporting:** Generate reports on library usage, popular books, and member activity.
## Installation
### Prerequisites
- Python 3.7 or higher installed on your system
- Git for version control
### Steps
1. **Clone the Repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/SimonePere/library-management-software.git
```
2. **Navigate to the Project Directory:**
```bash
cd library-management-software
```
3. **Create a Virtual Environment:**
```bash
python -m venv venv
```
4. **Activate the Virtual Environment:**
- **Windows:**
```bash
venv\Scripts\activate
```
- **macOS/Linux:**
```bash
source venv/bin/activate
```
5. **Install Dependencies:**
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
## Usage
1. **Run the Application:**
```bash
python main.py
```
2. **Access the Interface:**
Open your web browser and navigate to `http://localhost:5000` to access the library management system.
3. **Explore Features:**
- **Add Books:** Navigate to the "Add Book" section to catalog new books.
- **Manage Members:** Use the "Members" section to add or update member information.
- **Issue Books:** Go to the "Issue Book" section to lend books to members.
- **Return Books:** Use the "Return Book" section to process returned items.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps to contribute:
1. **Fork the Repository.**
2. **Create a New Branch:**
```bash
git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName
```
3. **Make Your Changes.**
4. **Commit Your Changes:**
```bash
git commit -m 'Add feature: YourFeatureName'
```
5. **Push to the Branch:**
```bash
git push origin feature/YourFeatureName
```
6. **Open a Pull Request.**
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Contact
For questions or suggestions, please contact [Simone Mele](https://simone-mele-portfolio.web.app/).