The Library Management System (LMS) is a Python-based software project designed to streamline and automate the management of books and user data within a library. This system is intended to improve the efficiency of library operations, reduce the workload of librarians, and enhance the overall experience for library patrons.
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User Management: Allows librarians to manage user records, including registration, updates, and deletions.
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Book Management: Facilitates the easy addition, modification, and removal of books from the library's collection.
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Borrowing and Returning: Enables patrons to borrow books, tracks due dates, and supports returns.
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Search and Sorting: Provides robust search and sorting capabilities for both users and books.
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Fine Calculation: Automatically calculates fines for overdue books based on predefined rules.
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Reporting: Generates various reports for librarians, such as user history, book inventory, and financial summaries.
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Python: The core programming language used for developing the system's backend logic.
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MySQL: The database management system for storing and managing user and book data.