Library Management System

A comprehensive Library Management System built in Java.

Overview

This project is a Library Management System developed in Java, designed to help manage library operations including book cataloging, member management, and book lending/returning processes.

Features

• Book management (add, update, delete, search)
• Member/User management
• Book lending and return tracking
• Search and filter functionality
• User-friendly interface

Technology Stack

• Language: Java
• IDE: Eclipse (based on project configuration files)

Project Structure

Library-Management-System/
├── src/           # Source code files
├── bin/           # Compiled class files
├── .settings/     # Eclipse IDE settings
├── .classpath     # Eclipse classpath configuration
├── .project       # Eclipse project configuration
└── Library Management System in Java.docx  # Project documentation

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• Eclipse IDE (recommended) or any Java IDE

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/PetreCostin/Library-Management-System.git

2. Open the project in Eclipse:

   • File → Open Projects from File System
   • Select the cloned directory

3. Build and run the project

Documentation

Additional documentation and screenshots can be found in:

• Library Management System in Java.docx - Detailed project documentation
• libraryscreenshot.docx - Application screenshots

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Contact

Project maintained by PetreCostin