I want to develop a simple and organized Library Management App for our central library. This app will be used only by the librarian for managing books and maintaining borrowing records.
The library serves students and teachers from three different institutes/campuses, but all books belong specifically to this one central library.
Main Features
Book Management
The librarian should be able to add and manage books with the following details:
Book Name
Author Name
Publisher Name
Subject/Category
Subject-wise Serial Number
General Serial Number
The system should also support a category-wise reference format such as:
7/42
Where:
7 = Subject/Category Number
42 = Book Serial Number within that subject/category
This reference number should also appear while issuing books.
Student Book Issue System
When a student borrows a book, the librarian should be able to record:
Student Name
Campus/Institute Name
Class
Book Name
Book Reference Number (example: 7/42)
Issue Date
Return Date fixed by the librarian
On the return date, the librarian should receive a notification/reminder on their phone so the book can be collected on time.
Teacher Book Issue System
Teachers from all three campuses should also be able to borrow books. The librarian should be able to record:
Teacher Name
Campus/Institute Name
Book Name
Book Reference Number
Issue Date
For teachers, no fixed return date is required.
Additional Requirements
Search option for books
Record of issued and returned books
Easy and user-friendly interface
Mobile notification/reminder system for due dates
Proper record management for all borrowing activities
The main purpose of this app is to help the librarian efficiently manage library books, maintain records, and track issued books in a simple and professional way.
How can I create this type of app? Can someone guide me through each section separately?!!