Chapter 1 Library System with an Android Application

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Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University

Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction

Information Technology has revolutionized the life of human beings’ and has made the lives easier by the various kinds of applications. In the light of the rapid changes with the use of IT, there are many tools, technologies and systems have been produced and invented. In the modern world, time is short so if there are many processes taken place at same time within a place there is a need for integration of all the processes, creation of paperless-environment also ensures efficient task management. Nowadays all the businesses are shifting to computer based system. The purpose to having a computer based system is, it is very easy for customers to use libraries and schools were never left behind. This project is concerned with developing a Library System with an Android application for book reservations and cataloging. In this system the library management becomes more efficient and easier to handle with its reliable system components.

Library is regarded as the brain of any institute; many institutes understand the importance of the library to the growth of the institute and their esteem users (students).  Library System with an Android Application supports the general requirements of the library like acquisition, cataloguing, circulation.

Library System with an Android Application offers many flexible and convenient features like allowing librarians and library users to maximize time and efficiency. This system has Library System and Android application that gives the all detailed information about students, staff and books. It will track on the how many books available in library and books issued to the students. It shows popular book among the students. It will show missing books in library. Our system is customizable for any library requirement.

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