Advanced Library Management System

A backend system for managing a library's books, users, and borrowing activities.

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Description

The Advanced Library Management System is designed to help librarians and library staff manage their collections of books, users, and borrowing activities efficiently. It leverages modern web technologies to provide a robust and scalable solution.

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Register

Login

Create category

Create books

Search book by name

Borrow book

Return book

Most borrowed book analytics

Delete book

Delete user

Redis usage: first request for search

Redis usage: second request faster !!!

Payment invoice

Due payment demo (Youtube Video)

Email Verification demo (Youtube Video)

and much more...

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Features

Authentication

• JWT-based authentication system
• Role-based access control (Admin/Member)
• Email verification for new users
• Secure password hashing with bcrypt
• CRUD operations for users (Admin only)
• Manage users: Register, update, and remove library users.

Book Management

• Manage books: Add, update, delete, and search for books.
• Borrowing system: Keep track of borrowed books, due dates, and returns.
• Redis for faster retrieve during search.
• Book search functionality with filters Search by title Search by author Search by ISBN
• Real-time book availability tracking

Borrowing System

• Book borrowing with automated due date assignment
• Maximum 3 books per user limit
• Return processing with automatic fine calculation
• Late return fine: $1 per day

Payment System

• Fine payment processing
• HTML invoice generation
• Transaction history tracking
• Payment status monitoring (Pending/Completed/Failed)

Automated Notifications

• Email verification for new accounts
• Due date reminders (3 days before due date)
• Overdue notifications with fine amounts

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Installation

To install and run the Advanced Library Management System locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/abhi9ab/Advanced-Library-Management-System.git
   cd Advanced-Library-Management-System

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

   PORT=3000
   DATABASE_URL=
   JWT_SECRET=
   SMTP_HOST="smtp.gmail.com"
   SMTP_PORT="465"
   SMTP_USER=
   SMTP_PASS=
   RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW="15m"
   RATE_LIMIT_MAX="100"
   REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379
   

4. Confiure the database

   npx prisma migrate dev

5. Set up your Redis database using docker

   docker pull redis/redis-stack

   

6. Get your JWT_SECRET

    node -e "console.log(require('crypto').randomBytes(32).toString('hex'))" 

7. Get your gmail app password

   watch this video

8. Run the application:

   npm start

9. Access the application:

   Open your postman and go to http://localhost:3000.

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Deliverables:

drive link

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Database relationship diagrams:

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Contributing

• Fork the repository
• Create a feature branch
• Commit changes
• Push to the branch
• Create a Pull Request

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License

MIT

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Contact Information

For any questions or inquiries, please contact:

• Email: abhi9ab