Library Management System

Description

The Library Management System is a console-based application designed to automate essential library functions. The system allows library staff to efficiently manage books, patrons, and the processes of borrowing and returning books. It features a dynamic data structure implemented using linked lists, providing an optimal environment for managing the library's resources.

Features

1. Book Management

• Add New Books: Register new books with unique book IDs, titles, authors, genres, publication years, and available copies.
• Search for Books: Search functionality based on title, author, genre, book ID, and availability status.
• Update Book Information: Edit details of existing books, such as title, author, and available copies.
• Delete Books: Remove books from the collection, ensuring no active borrow records exist for the specified book.

2. Patron Management

• Register New Patrons: Add new patrons with unique patron IDs, names, contact details, addresses, and library card statuses.
• Search for Patrons: Search patrons by patron ID, name, and email.
• Update Patron Information: Edit patron details, including address and contact information.
• Delete Patron Records: Remove patrons from the system only if they have returned all borrowed books.

3. Borrowing and Returning

• Borrow Books: Allow patrons to borrow up to a specified limit (e.g., 3 books) only if the book is available. Track borrowing records with patron ID, book ID, borrowing date, and due date.
• Return Books: Facilitate book returns, updating availability and removing borrow records.
• Track Overdue Books: Identify and report overdue books, enabling staff to view a list of overdue items and their borrowers.

4. Reporting

• Generate Reports: Create console-readable reports for:
  • Books currently borrowed
  • Books available in the library
  • A list of overdue books and their borrowers
  • Borrowing history of individual patrons

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• C++ Development Kit (gcc).
• IDE (Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Dev etc.) or terminal for running the application

Installation

1. Clone this repository using the command:

   git clone https://github.com/AbdulAHAD968/library-management-system.git