Library Management System

This is a Library Management System built using Python Django, a high-level Python web framework. The system allows librarians to manage books, patrons, borrowing, and returning.

Features

• Book Management: Add, edit, and delete books in the library inventory.
• Patron Management: Manage library patrons, including their registration and details.
• Borrowing and Returning: Allow patrons to borrow books and return them within the due date.
• Admin Dashboard: Provide an admin dashboard to manage system settings, view reports, and monitor activities.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository_url>
   cd LibraryManagementSystem

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Apply migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

4. Create a superuser for admin access:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

5. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

6. Access the application in your web browser at http://localhost:8000/.

Usage

• Visit the admin dashboard at http://localhost:8000/admin/ and log in with the superuser credentials.
• Use the admin interface to manage books, patrons, and borrowing records.
• Patrons can access the public-facing interface to search for books, view their borrowing history, and check availability.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/new-feature).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/new-feature).
6. Create a new Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.