Software Requirement Specification (SRS)
Name:- Farman Ullah
Roll no:- 221135
Section:- (A)
BSSE
Library Management System
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose: This Software Requirements Specification (SRS) document outlines
the functional and non-functional requirements for a web-based library management
system. The system is designed to automate and streamline library operations,
improving efficiency and providing better services to users.
1.2 Scope: The system will manage library resources, user accounts, circulation, and
reporting. It will not handle physical book handling or building management.
1.4 Overview: The library management system will provide features for:
• User registration and management
• Book cataloging and classification
• Circulation management (borrowing, returning, renewals)
• Fine management
• Reporting and analytics
2. Overall Description
2.1 System Objectives:
• Improve library efficiency and productivity.
• Enhance user experience by providing easy access to library resources.
• Track and manage library inventory.
• Generate reports for analysis and decision-making.
2.2 System Functions:
User Management:
o Register new users
o Manage user profiles and permissions
o Track user activity and borrowing history
Book Management:
o Catalog books using standard classification systems (e.g., Dewey Decimal
Classification, Library of Congress Classification)
o Manage book metadata (title, author, ISBN, etc.)
o Track book availability and location
Circulation Management:
o Allow users to borrow, return, and renew books
o Calculate and track fines
o Manage holds and waiting lists
Reporting:
o Generate various reports, such as circulation statistics, overdue fines, and
inventory reports.
2.3 User Classes:
• Librarians
• Students
• Faculty
• Staff
3. Specific Requirements
3.1 Functional Requirements:
• User Management:
o Allow users to create, edit, and delete their accounts.
o Implement role-based access control.
o Track user activity and borrowing history.
• Book Management:
o Provide a user-friendly interface for cataloging books.
o Support multiple classification systems.
o Allow for searching books by title, author, subject, or keyword.
o Track book availability and location.
• Circulation Management:
o Implement a checkout and return process.
o Calculate and track fines.
o Allow for holds and waiting lists.
• Reporting:
o Generate circulation statistics reports.
o Generate overdue fine reports.
o Generate inventory reports.
3.2 Non-Functional Requirements:
• Performance: The system should be able to handle a large number of users and
transactions efficiently.
• Security: The system should protect user data and prevent unauthorized access.
• Usability: The system should be easy to use for both librarians and users.
• Reliability: The system should be reliable and have minimal downtime.
• Scalability: The system should be able to handle increasing workloads as the library
grows.
4. External Interfaces
• Hardware Interfaces:
o Barcode scanners
o RFID readers
• Software Interfaces:
o Library of Congress Classification (LCC) database
o Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) database
5. Attributes
• Design Constraints: The system should be compatible with existing library systems and
standards.
• Assumptions: The system will be used primarily by a local library.
6. Use Case Diagrams:
case diagram for a library management system
7. Class Diagrams:
class diagram for a library management system
8. Data Flow Diagrams:
data flow diagram for a library management system
9. Entity-Relationship (ER) Diagrams:
ER diagram for a library management system
10. Wireframes:
