Library Management System for the Faculty of Sciences

This project is a comprehensive library management system designed to simplify and streamline the operations of a university library. It is developed with Django and caters to three key roles: librarians, users, and a higher-level administrator. The system allows for secure authentication, book management, reservation handling, and user communication with librarians.

Target Audience

• Librarians: For simplified and efficient management of daily operations, including book handling, reservations, and user support.
• Users: For easy access to library resources, online reservation of books, and personal loan management.
• Higher-Level Administrator: For overseeing the librarians and maintaining control of overall library operations.

Features

1. Authentication and Account Creation

• Description: Secure login and account creation for all users, with email verification. Users can reset their password via a recovery link sent to their email in case they forget their credentials.

2. Profile Management

• Description: Users can update their personal information and manage their passwords (including changing or resetting their passwords).

3. Messaging Librarians

• Description: Users can contact librarians through a contact form without requiring authentication, making it easy for users to ask questions or request information.

4. Book Consultation

• Description: Users can search for and view details of the books available in the library, providing easy access to the library's catalog.

5. Book Reservation and Loan Management

• Description: Users can reserve books online, and librarians can manage these reservations and convert them into loans as needed.

6. Book and Category Management

• Description: Librarians can add, modify, and delete books, manage book copies, and categorize books to maintain a well-organized library system.

7. Reporting Lost or Damaged Copies

• Description: Users can report lost or damaged copies of books, and librarians can handle and resolve these reports to ensure the library's inventory is up to date.

Technologies Used

• Django (Python)
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript (with Django templates)
• Bootstrap
• SQLite
• Django Authentication

Usage

1. User Registration and Login:

   • Users can sign up and log in with secure credentials. Password reset options are available via email.

2. Book Management for Librarians:

   • Librarians can add, edit, or remove books and categorize them. They can also manage reservations and loans, ensuring efficient library operations.

3. Book Reservation and Consultation:

   • Users can search for books, view details, and reserve them online. Librarians can manage these reservations and convert them into loans.

4. Reporting System:

   • Users can report lost or damaged books, and librarians can process these reports to keep the inventory accurate.

Contact

For questions or inquiries, feel free to contact:

• GitHub: ourahma