Library Management Software.

Library Management System is Window's-based software with a simple point-n-click navigation. The system is designed with a consistent, intuitive interface which meets the needs of all information seekers. The software has security measures applied as per the categorization of the users.

It's a comprehensive Library Management System (LMS) that is suitable for both large and small libraries. Its flexible design enables LMS to be installed in a range of library organizations, ranging from public libraries, through to academic, joint use and special libraries.

Computerization of the library management system will help the librarian to know all details about a particular book at the click of a button.By maintaining the standard of arranging books and accessing them, used by the librarian, and computerization of such a standard, will help the librarian reduce his workload. All the library related processes will be computerized from adding new books to the library, to student borrowing and returning books from the library.

WHY LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Library Management System is Window's-based software with a simple point-n-click navigation. The system is designed with a consistent, intuitive interface which meets the needs of all information seekers. The software has security measures applied as per the categorization of the users.

It's a comprehensive Library Management System (LMS) that is suitable for both large and small libraries. Its flexible design enables LMS to be installed in a range of library organizations, ranging from public libraries, through to academic, joint use and special libraries.

Computerization of the library management system will help the librarian to know all details about a particular book at the click of a button. By maintaining the standard of arranging books and accessing them, used by the librarian, and computerization of such a standard, will help the librarian reduce his workload. All the library related processes will be computerized from adding new books to the library, to student borrowing and returning books from the library.

Library Management Software

1. Store information about an unlimited number of books.
2. Easy and quick cataloguing.
3. Easy generation of barcodes for books.
4. Fully integrated Acquisitions.
5. Comprehensive set of data fields.
6. Store book covers, as well as pictures of authors.
7. Store book covers, as well as pictures of authors.
8. Powerful, simultaneous searching.
9. Immediate results display.
10. Create different kinds of useful reports.
11. Simplify the management of your libraries.
12. Keep your data secure from unauthorized access.

MODULES

1. Cataloging (Accessioning).
2. Acquisitions.
3. Barcode generation.
4. Dynamic search.
5. Book details.
6. Student/Staff details.
7. Vendor details.
8. Stock check.
9. Issue and Return Books.
10. Fine calculations.
11. Billing.
12. Procurement.
13. Inward stock.
14. Loans.
15. Reports.

Brief Description of Modules

Acquisitions

This module provides comprehensive collections control. Through this the administrator can place the order for the various Items to be Purchased for the Library such as Books, CD's, Newspaper, Magazines etc.Once the Item is received, its Invoice entry is also done through this module.

Cataloging (Accessioning)

Simple interface to add the records of the Items like Books, Cd's, Magazines, Newspapers etc.

Barcode generation

This helps the librarian/user to create Bar Codes for books available with the library according to the Book ID .This will be used for processing of issue and borrow of books in the library.

Dynamic search

This module helps to dynamically Search for information related to items such as: - Books, Journals, Newspapers and Magazines, CD, DVD etc.

Book Details

Here the librarian/user can add, view, update and delete the details of various books in the Library. Information such as author, title, published date, publisher, ISBN, etc."Book" is a general term that can mean a book, newspaper, magazine, etc.

Student/Staff Details

Here the librarian/user can add, view, update and delete the details of the students/staff who take books from the library. Information such as name, id, address, department, phone no, city, state, country etc are maintained in this module.

Vendor Details

Here the librarian/user can add, view, update and delete the details of the vendors who supply books to the library. Information such as vendor name, address, phone no, city, state, country etc are maintained in this module.

Stock Check

Here the librarian/user can search for the books available with the stock according to
Title - According to the starting letter of the names of the Books in the library.
Publisher - According to the starting letter of the Publisher names of the Books in the library.
Author - According to the starting letter of the Author names of the Books in the library.
The Web Search option gives the Librarian the ability to search for books online provided he/she has an internet connection.

Issuing and Returning of Books

This will help the librarian record issue and borrowing of books from the library to students and staffs within the institution. Here the calculation of fines can be done to help the user find out who has not returned books after due date and calculate appropriate fine.

Fine Calculations

The librarian may collect fines and penalties as per library policy. He may wave off any dues as per the policies of the management. Automatic fine calculation is done by the software between two particular dates. This is time saving and reduces manual errors.

Billing

This will help the librarian record and print bills of the books bought from vendors. Store the details of all invoices up to date, which can be used for future analysis.

Procurement

This will help the librarian record the details of the books that are not present in the library and need to procure/brought by request from students or staff personnel.

Inward stock

This will help the librarian record the details of the stock of books and the vendors from which they have been bought from.

Loans

This module helps to store information on books that currently are, or have been, on loan, new books for loans, calculation of fines for books which has not been returned before the due date.

Loan Item...
Loan an item in your collection to someone.

Return Item...
Return a loaned item to your collection.

Manage Loans...
Open the Manage Loans screen, to see your outstanding and previous loans.

Loan Settings...
Set the default period after which loans become overdue.

Reports

This module helps to print the information in your collection about one or more books, or a list of your entire collection, using the Print function. This helps to print various kinds of reports which can be for monthly, weekly or yearly.

Functional Diagram

A functional diagram is used to show system's functions that will be constructed and the implementation process of data diagram. Moreover, function diagram will also be used to determine the appearance frequency of smaller process in the data flow chart. Functional analysis with the help of modeling tools provides important details that will be used often in later stages of analysis. With detailed job description, information processing and exchanging process, input and output of every function will help analysts understand more clearly system's requirements. A function diagram only shows what to do not how to do. In a functional diagram, a function is divided into many smaller functions and each smaller function contains many even smaller ones. Constructing diagram is a process of division, from a higher function to appropriate smaller functions.

ADVANTAGES:

1. Robust - implemented by public libraries processing more than 1 million circulation transactions p.a.
2. Powerful SEARCH enabling patrons to search the catalogue, view. their loan history and renew their own loans Hourly, Monthly, Yearly statistical analysis and custom reporting.
3. Customize with flexible system parameters.
4. Save Time and Money.
5. Designed with windows client server technology.
6. Based on Microsoft Sql Server and oracle Relation database technology for 24 hour system operation and automated.

Advantages of SQL Server 2005.

Developer Productivity.

1. Common Language Runtime (CLR) Integration.
2. Deep XML Integration.
3. Transact-SQL Enhancements.
4. SQL Service Broker.

Business Intelligence

1. Analysis Services.
2. Data Transformation Services (DTS).
3. Reporting Services.
4. Data Mining.

Business Intelligence

1. Analysis Services.
2. Data Transformation Services (DTS).
3. Reporting Services.
4. Data Mining.