TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page 1
Approval Page 2
Certification 3
Dedication 4
Acknowledgements 5
Abstract 8
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 6
Purpose of the Study 7
Significance of the Study 8
Scope of the Study 9
Research Questions 9
CHAPTER TWO: FEASIBILITY STUDY
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The Concept of Computerized Library Management System 11
Working of Present Manual System 14
Drawbacks of Present System 16
Proposed System 20
CHAPTER THREE: DATA
Technology 31
Data Tables 32
Data Flow Diagram 33
Entity Relationship Diagram 33
CHAPTER FOUR: SCREEN SHOTS OF FORM/WINDOW
Login 37
Index/Home 39
CHAPTER FIVE: FUTURE SCOPES, CONCLUSION
AND REFERENCE
Summary of the Findings
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Outcome of the Study 45
Future Scopes 46
Conclusion 48
Implication of the Findings 49
Recommendations 49
Limitation of the Study 51
Suggestion for Further Research 51
Reference
Appendix
ABSTRACT
Library is a fast growing organism. The ancient methods of
maintaining it are no longer dynamic and efficient. For expeditious
retrieval and dissemination of information and better service for the
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clientele, application of modern techniques has become absolutely
indispensable. A properly computerized library will help its users
with quick and prompt services. Library automation refers to
mechanization of library housekeeping operations predominantly by
computerization. Library management system is a typical
management Information system (MIS), its Development include the
establishment and maintenance of back-end database and frontend
application development aspects. For the former require the
establishment of data consistency and integrity of the strong data
security and good libraries. As for the latter requires the application
fully functional, easy to use, and rich client interface. The Library
System is also created to ensure that the library items store
properly in other to maintain their security.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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Background to the Study
Statement of the Problem
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The present study aims to Design and Implementation of
Computerized Library Management System for the University
Department Library and integrated that with University Central
Library. The title is “Design and Implementation of Computerized
Library Management System in Anambra state college of
agriculture, Mgbakwu”.
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Purpose of the Study
1. To develop an updated database of Books and other Resources of
the school of College Library, Anambra state college of agriculture,
Mgbakwu.
2. To implement automated system using ComputerizedLibrary
Management Integrated Open Source
Software.
3. To carry out the charging and discharging functions of the
circulation section more
effectively.
4. To provide various search options to know the availability of
books in the Library.
5. To generate the list of books due by a particular member and
also the overdue charges.
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Significance of the Study
1. It helps to update database of Books and other Resources of the
school of College Library, Anambra state college of agriculture,
Mgbakwu.
2. It helps to carry out the charging and discharging functions of
the circulation section more effectively.
3. It helps to provide various search options to know the availability
of books in the Library.
4. It helps to generate the list of books due by a particular member
and also the overdue charges.
5. It helps to keep the track of issues and submission of books.
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Scope of the Study
The scope of this study is limited to the extent of use of
computerized Library Management system in college Library in
Anambra state college of agriculture, Mgbakwu.
Research Questions
1. What are the systems available for Library Management in
Anambra state college of agriculture, Mgbakwu?
2. How adequate are the available systems for Library Management
in Anambra state college of agriculture, Mgbakwu?
3. To what extent do employees utilize the available systems for
Library Management in Anambra state college of agriculture,
Mgbakwu?
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