Library Management System (LMS)

Description:

The Library Management System (LMS) is a Java-based application designed to facilitate the management of library resources, including books and user accounts. The system follows a client-server architecture, allowing users to interact with the library database through a user-friendly interface.

Features:

• User Authentication: Users can authenticate themselves using their username and password to access the system.
• Role-Based Access Control: Different user roles (regular users and librarians) have access to different functionalities within the system.
• Book Management: Users can search for books, borrow books, and view all available books in the library.
• Librarian Functions: Librarians have additional functionalities such as adding new books, removing books, and updating book details.
• Multi-Threaded Server: The server can handle multiple client requests simultaneously using multi-threading.

Project Structure:

The project consists of three main packages:

1. Server: Contains server-related classes, including the main server class, client handler class, and database handler class.
2. Client: Contains the client application class for user interaction.
3. LMS: Contains additional classes such as the Book and User classes.

Installation and Usage:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <https://github.com/76ilq/LMS>

2. Open the Project:

   • Open the project in your preferred Java IDE.

3. Run the Server:

   • Navigate to the Server package and run the ServerGUI.java file to start the server.

4. Run the Client:

   • Navigate to the Client package and run the ClientGUI.java file to start the client application.

5. User Authentication:

   • Enter your username and password to authenticate and access the system.

6. Interact with the System:

   • Explore the menu options to perform various library-related tasks such as searching for books, borrowing books, etc.

7. Exit the Application:

   • Exit the client application by selecting the appropriate option from the menu.
   • Stop the server by terminating the server application.

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