EduVault Library Management System

Abstract / Introduction
EduVault is a web-based smart academic library management system designed to digitize traditional library operations. It provides an efficient platform for managing book records and user interactions, ensuring improved accessibility and operational control. The system enables librarians to perform core functions such as managing book inventory, issuing books and tracking borrowing activities in real time. An automated fine calculation mechanism is integrated to handle overdue cases accurately, minimizing manual effort and reducing the chances of human error. The admin module provides supervisory control over the system by allowing monitoring of borrowing records, tracking overdue books, managing fine reports, and controlling user accounts. This ensures transparency, accountability, and effective system management.
From the user perspective, students can efficiently search for books, monitor borrowed books along with issue and due dates, and track their borrowing history. The system further enhances usability by incorporating a notification mechanism that alerts users about upcoming due dates and overdue books, along with fine status. By combining tracking, administrative control, and user-centric features, EduVault 
transforms conventional library management into a more efficient system, ultimately improving resource utilization and overall user experience.
 

Functional Requirements:
1. Librarian
• Can securely log in to the system
• Can add, update, and delete books with details (title, author, category, and year) 
• Can issue books to registered students
• Can record book returns
• Can track issued books and their status (issued / returned / overdue) 
• System will automatically calculate fine based on overdue days
 

2. Admin
• Can view all borrowing records
• Can monitor overdue books and fine reports
• Can manage user accounts (activate/deactivate)
 

3. Student
• Can register and log in to the system
• Can search books by title, author, or category
• Can view borrowed books
• Can check issue date and expiry date
• Can view borrowing history
• Can check current fine for overdue books