Library management system

By designing a library management system, including service management, library management, asset management and user management modules, the problems of long waiting time for students in college libraries and high pressure on staff are solved, and more efficient resource management and utilization are achieved.

CN119991379APending Publication Date: 2025-05-13BEIJING INST OF AEROSPACE INFORMATION & INFORMATION
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Application Number
CN202411902526.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-05-13

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Technical Problem

In the university library management system, students' business waiting time is long, staff are under great pressure, and management is prone to chaos.

Method used

A library management system is designed, including service management module, book management module, asset management module and user management module, which is used to manage book borrowing, study room reservation, asset management and user rights, and realize a systematic management process.

Benefits of technology

Through this system, the waiting time for students' business processing is reduced, the work pressure of staff is reduced, the utilization rate of book resources and study room resources is improved, and the smoothness and efficiency of management is ensured.

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Abstract

The invention provides a library management system. The library management system comprises a service management module, a book management module, an asset management module and a user management module, wherein the service management module is used for completing management of related services of a library, including services provided by the library for readers and services provided by the library for workers; the book management module is used for completing management work of books, and library workers complete registration, placement and damage treatment work of the books after the library through the function; the asset management module is used for completing management work of library assets; the management personnel of the library and the equipment maintenance personnel of the school realize the management of library assets through the module; and the user management module is used for completing management work of library workers and readers, and through the system, waiting time of business handling of students is shortened, and work pressure of the workers is relieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of library management, in particular to a library management system. Background Art

[0002] The library management system is a long-term construction project. Its construction should have certain unity and characteristics. At present, the purpose of government, community library construction, university and personal library construction is to provide readers with a good use environment and provide managers with a convenient management method.

[0003] The purpose of building a library management system in colleges and universities is to improve the level of modernization of library management and increase the utilization rate of book resources and study room resources. From this perspective, the current manual working method has problems such as library staff being overloaded with tasks, under great pressure, and easily chaotic management, which causes many problems such as students waiting and staff working overtime.

[0004] It can be concluded that how to reduce the waiting time for students to handle business and alleviate the work pressure of staff has become one of the existing technical problems that need to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention provides a library management system, which is used to reduce the waiting time for students to handle business and alleviate the work pressure of staff.

[0006] In a first aspect, a library management system is provided, comprising: a service management module, a book management module, an asset management module and a user management module; wherein:

[0007] The service management module is used to manage library-related services, including services provided by the library to readers and services provided to library staff; the services provided to readers include book borrowing services and study room reservation services; the services provided to staff include query services;

[0008] The book management module is used to complete the management of books, including the storage of books, book purchase and reservation, book location management and book damage management. Library staff use this function to complete the registration, placement and damage treatment of books after entering the library. Students and teachers use the book purchase and reservation function to make suggestions and comments on the library's annual book reservation plan.

[0009] The asset management module is used to complete the management of library assets, including the registration, maintenance, and scrapping of library instruments and equipment. Library managers and school equipment maintenance personnel use this module to manage library assets and ensure that asset storage and asset circulation are well documented.

[0010] The user management module is used to complete the management of library staff and readers, divide the permissions for different staff members so that they can use relevant software functions according to job requirements; for readers, the book use permissions are divided according to different types.

[0011] In one embodiment, the service management module is used to provide routine services to readers and staff. Readers log in through the service management module. After successful login, they can borrow books, reserve study rooms, and query information. Users use the library management system after logging in through the login interface of this module.

[0012] In one implementation, the library management system performs IP restrictions when using the management client, and only IP addresses used within the set user library can log in.

[0013] In one embodiment, the book borrowing service is used for users to log in to the library management system, and provides users with four operation menus for borrowing books, returning books, renewing loans, and making reservations. The user first selects the book to be borrowed. If the book can be borrowed in the system, the system will review the current user's borrowing authority and current borrowing status. If the authority does not allow, the user is prompted that the authority is insufficient and the book cannot be borrowed. If the user currently has overdue borrowed books that have not been returned or the number of borrowed books has reached the upper limit, the system will prompt the user with relevant information. For the user's overdue books that have not been returned, the system will notify the user of the relevant information. , the system prompts the user to return the book. If the upper limit of the number of books borrowed by the user has been reached, the system prompts that the book cannot be borrowed; if the user meets the borrowing conditions, the borrowing operation is executed, and the book belongs to the user from this moment on. The borrowing time starts, and the user swipes the card to pick up the book at the library; if the user does not pick up the book within the collection period, the system will prompt the user to pick up the book in time; if the user still does not pick up the book on site after the collection period, the system will process it as a book return and record that the user has a bad borrowing record. The user's bad borrowing record is used in the reservation and renewal functions.

[0014] In one embodiment, the study room reservation function is used for users to apply for a study room or an overnight study room, wherein the use of the overnight study room is first initiated by the student in the system. The student is required to fill in the reservation time and the reason for the reservation in the system. The class teacher will review these contents. After the class teacher's review is passed, the dormitory management personnel will review them. After the review is passed, the student will query the system for a suitable overnight study room location. If there is a satisfactory result, the reservation will be made. If not, the reason for the failure will be recorded. The system records the information of this reservation failure and notifies the class teacher and dormitory management personnel.

[0015] In one embodiment, the book storage function is a means for registering and storing purchased books provided by library management personnel. During the book storage work, the staff first completes the production of the book barcode, and the book information needs to correspond to the barcode. Then the staff registers the storage location of the book and places it in the designated location; at the same time, a book basic information modification function is provided.

[0016] In one embodiment, the asset management module is specifically used for library managers to check the equipment and the purchase requisition after the equipment arrives at the library, determine the correctness of the equipment, and then enter the relevant information of the equipment into this system, including the name of the equipment, the manufacturer of the equipment, and precautions for using the equipment; and regularly check the equipment and record the use of the equipment.

[0017] In one embodiment, the user management module is specifically used to enter user information. For staff members, the personnel department confirms the basic information after the information is entered. After the confirmation, the library manager completes the information of the staff member, including job function and working hours. For students among readers, the students fill in their own information, and the class teacher confirms the student information through this system. After approval, the library manager completes the information and saves it into the system database. For teachers among readers, the teachers fill in the information themselves, and the library manager confirms the information. After approval, the teacher reader information is completed.

[0018] In one embodiment, the user management module is also used for authority management. In the staff authority management, the roles of the staff are first divided according to the classification of library work, including maintenance administrator, lending administrator, financial administrator, and a method for refining the role functions is used, and one staff member can have multiple roles; after the work role is empowered, the staff is selected to assign roles, and the staff is assigned corresponding roles according to the staff's job requirements, and authority is granted.

[0019] In one embodiment, the asset management module is also used to modify the basic information of assets. A staff member fills out an asset information modification application, submits it to the management personnel, and the management personnel reviews and approves it, and forms a record of the information modification and the review record in the system. When the management personnel reviews the modification application, they compare the modified details with the original information. If the review fails, the reviewer will give the reason why the modification information review failed. Among them, the person who initiated the modification application can apply again according to the prompt information.

[0020] A library management system provided by an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a service management module, a book management module, an asset management module and a user management module; wherein the service management module is used to manage library-related services, including services provided by the library to readers and services provided to library staff; the services provided to readers include book borrowing services and study room reservation services; the services provided to staff include query services; the book management module is used to manage books, including the storage of books, book purchase reservations, book and book location management and book damage management. Library staff can register, place and handle damage to books after entering the library through this function; students and teachers can purchase and reserve books through this module. The subscription function provides suggestions and opinions on the library's annual book subscription plan; the asset management module is used to complete the management of the library's assets, including the registration, maintenance, and scrapping of the library's instruments and equipment; the library's management personnel and the school's equipment maintenance personnel use this module to manage the library's assets and ensure that asset storage and asset circulation are traceable; the user management module is used to complete the management of library staff and readers, and to divide the authority of different staff members so that staff members can use related software functions according to job requirements; readers need to divide book use rights according to different types. Through the above system, the waiting time for students to handle business is reduced and the work pressure of staff is reduced.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the present invention. The purpose and other advantages of the present invention can be realized and obtained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings thereof. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the library management system architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to reduce the waiting time for students to handle business and alleviate the work pressure of staff, a library management system is provided.

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other if there is no conflict.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment provides a library management system, including: a service management module, a book management module, an asset management module and a user management module; wherein,

[0027] The service management module is used to manage library-related services, including services provided by the library to readers and services provided to library staff; the services provided to readers include book borrowing services and study room reservation services; the services provided to staff include query services;

[0028] The book management module is used to complete the management of books, including the storage of books, book purchase and reservation, book location management and book damage management. Library staff use this function to complete the registration, placement and damage treatment of books after entering the library. Students and teachers use the book purchase and reservation function to make suggestions and comments on the library's annual book reservation plan.

[0029] The asset management module is used to complete the management of library assets, including the registration, maintenance, and scrapping of library instruments and equipment. Library managers and school equipment maintenance personnel use this module to manage library assets and ensure that asset storage and asset circulation are well documented.

[0030] The user management module is used to complete the management of library staff and readers, divide the permissions for different staff members so that they can use relevant software functions according to job requirements; for readers, the book use permissions are divided according to different types.

[0031] In one embodiment, the service management module is used to provide routine services to readers and staff. Readers log in through the service management module. After successful login, they can borrow books, reserve study rooms, and query information. Users use the library management system after logging in through the login interface of this module.

[0032] In one implementation, the library management system performs IP restrictions when using the management client, and only IP addresses used within the set user library can log in.

[0033] In one embodiment, the book borrowing service is used for users to log in to the library management system, and provides users with four operation menus for borrowing books, returning books, renewing loans, and making reservations. The user first selects the book to be borrowed. If the book can be borrowed in the system, the system will review the current user's borrowing authority and current borrowing status. If the authority does not allow, the user is prompted that the authority is insufficient and the book cannot be borrowed. If the user currently has overdue borrowed books that have not been returned or the number of borrowed books has reached the upper limit, the system will prompt the user with relevant information. For the user's overdue books that have not been returned, the system will notify the user of the relevant information. , the system prompts the user to return the book. If the upper limit of the number of books borrowed by the user has been reached, the system prompts that the book cannot be borrowed; if the user meets the borrowing conditions, the borrowing operation is executed, and the book belongs to the user from this moment on. The borrowing time starts, and the user swipes the card to pick up the book at the library; if the user does not pick up the book within the collection period, the system will prompt the user to pick up the book in time; if the user still does not pick up the book on site after the collection period, the system will process it as a book return and record that the user has a bad borrowing record. The user's bad borrowing record is used in the reservation and renewal functions.

[0034] In one embodiment, the study room reservation function is used for users to apply for a study room or an overnight study room, wherein the use of the overnight study room is first initiated by the student in the system. The student is required to fill in the reservation time and the reason for the reservation in the system. The class teacher will review these contents. After the class teacher's review is passed, the dormitory management personnel will review them. After the review is passed, the student will query the system for a suitable overnight study room location. If there is a satisfactory result, the reservation will be made. If not, the reason for the failure will be recorded. The system records the information of this reservation failure and notifies the class teacher and dormitory management personnel.

[0035] In one embodiment, the book storage function is a means for registering and storing purchased books provided by library management personnel. During the book storage work, the staff first completes the production of the book barcode, and the book information needs to correspond to the barcode. Then the staff registers the storage location of the book and places it in the designated location; at the same time, a book basic information modification function is provided.

[0036] In one embodiment, the asset management module is specifically used for library managers to check the equipment and the purchase requisition after the equipment arrives at the library, determine the correctness of the equipment, and then enter the relevant information of the equipment into this system, including the name of the equipment, the manufacturer of the equipment, and precautions for using the equipment; and regularly check the equipment and record the use of the equipment.

[0037] In one embodiment, the user management module is specifically used to enter user information. For staff members, the personnel department confirms the basic information after the information is entered. After the confirmation, the library manager completes the information of the staff member, including job function and working hours. For students among readers, the students fill in their own information, and the class teacher confirms the student information through this system. After approval, the library manager completes the information and saves it into the system database. For teachers among readers, the teachers fill in the information themselves, and the library manager confirms the information. After approval, the teacher reader information is completed.

[0038] In one embodiment, the user management module is also used for authority management. In the staff authority management, the roles of the staff are first divided according to the classification of library work, including maintenance administrator, lending administrator, financial administrator, and a method for refining the role functions is used, and one staff member can have multiple roles; after the work role is empowered, the staff is selected to assign roles, and the staff is assigned corresponding roles according to the staff's job requirements, and authority is granted.

[0039] In one embodiment, the asset management module is also used to modify the basic information of assets. A staff member fills out an asset information modification application, submits it to the management personnel, and the management personnel reviews and approves it, and forms a record of the information modification and the review record in the system. When the management personnel reviews the modification application, they compare the modified details with the original information. If the review fails, the reviewer will give the reason why the modification information review failed. Among them, the person who initiated the modification application can apply again according to the prompt information.

[0040] The embodiment provides a library management system, including: a service management module, a book management module, an asset management module and a user management module; wherein the service management module is used to complete the management of library-related services, including the services provided by the library to readers and the services provided to library staff; the services provided to readers include book borrowing services and study room reservation services; the services provided to staff include query services; the book management module is used to complete the management of books, including the storage of books, book purchase reservations, book and book location management, and book damage management. Library staff complete the registration, placement, and damage treatment of books after entering the library through this function; wherein students and teachers use the book purchase reservation function to It can make suggestions and comments on the library's annual book reservation plan; the asset management module is used to complete the management of library assets, including the registration, maintenance, and scrapping of library instruments and equipment; the library's management personnel and the school's equipment maintenance personnel can use this module to manage the library's assets and ensure that asset storage and asset circulation are traceable; the user management module is used to complete the management of library staff and readers, and to divide the authority of different staff members so that staff members can use related software functions according to job requirements; readers need to divide book use rights according to different types. Through the above system, the waiting time for students to handle business is reduced and the work pressure of staff is reduced.

[0041] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0042] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A library management system, characterized in that: include: Service management module, book management module, asset management module and user management module; among them, The service management module is used to manage library-related services, including services provided by the library to readers and services provided to library staff; the services provided to readers include book borrowing services and study room reservation services; the services provided to staff include query services; The book management module is used to complete the management of books, including the storage of books, book purchase and reservation, book location management and book damage management. Library staff use this function to complete the registration, placement and damage treatment of books after entering the library. Students and teachers use the book purchase and reservation function to make suggestions and comments on the library's annual book reservation plan. The asset management module is used to complete the management of library assets, including the registration, maintenance, and scrapping of library instruments and equipment. Library managers and school equipment maintenance personnel use this module to manage library assets and ensure that asset storage and asset circulation are well documented. The user management module is used to complete the management of library staff and readers, divide the permissions for different staff members so that they can use relevant software functions according to job requirements; for readers, the book use permissions are divided according to different types.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The service management module is used to provide routine services to readers and staff. Readers log in through the service management module. After successful login, they can borrow books, reserve study rooms, and query information. Users can use the library management system after logging in through the login interface of this module.

3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The library management system implements IP restrictions when using the management client, and only IP addresses used within the set user library can log in.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The book borrowing service is used for users to log in to the library management system, and provides users with four operation menus for borrowing books, returning books, renewing books, and making reservations. The user first selects the book to be borrowed. If the book can be borrowed in the system, the system will review the current user's borrowing authority and the current borrowing status. If the authority does not allow, the user is prompted that the authority is insufficient and cannot borrow. If the user currently has overdue borrowed books that have not been returned or the number of borrowed books has reached the upper limit, the system prompts the user with relevant information. For books that have been overdue and not returned by the user, the system prompts the user to return the book. If the upper limit of the number of books borrowed by the user has been reached, the system prompts that the book cannot be borrowed; if the user meets the borrowing conditions, the borrowing operation is performed, and from this moment the book belongs to the user, the borrowing time of the book starts, and the user swipes the card to pick up the book in the library; If the user fails to pick up the book within the collection period, the system will remind the user to pick up the book in time; if the user still fails to pick up the book on site after the collection period, the system will process it as a book return and record the user's bad borrowing record. The user's bad borrowing record is used in the reservation and renewal functions.

5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The study room reservation function is used for users to apply for a study room or an all-night study room, wherein the use of the all-night study room is first initiated by the student in the system. The student is required to fill in the reservation time and the reason for the reservation in the system. The class teacher will review these contents. After the class teacher's review is passed, the dormitory management personnel will review them. After the review is passed, the student will query the system for a suitable all-night study room location. If there is a satisfactory location, the reservation will be made. If not, the reason for the failure will be recorded. The system records the information of this reservation failure and notifies the class teacher and dormitory management personnel.

6. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The book storage function is a means for registering and storing purchased books provided by library management personnel. In the book storage work, the staff first completes the production of the book barcode, and the book information needs to correspond to the barcode. Then the staff registers the storage location of the book and places it in the designated location; at the same time, it provides a function for modifying the basic information of the book.

7. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The asset management module is specifically used for library managers to check the equipment and purchase requisition after the equipment arrives at the library, to determine the correctness of the equipment, and then enter the relevant information of the equipment into this system, including the name of the equipment, the manufacturer of the equipment, and precautions for the use of the equipment; and to regularly check the equipment and record the use of the equipment.

8. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The user management module is specifically used to enter user information. For staff members, the personnel department will confirm the basic information after the information is entered. After the confirmation, the library manager will complete the information of the staff, including job function and working hours; for students among readers, the students will fill in their own information, and the class teacher will confirm the student information through this system. After approval, the library manager will complete the information and save it in the system database; for teachers among readers, the teachers will fill in the information themselves, and the library manager will confirm the information. After approval, the teacher reader's information will be completed.

9. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The user management module is also used for authority management. In the staff authority management, the roles of the staff are first divided according to the classification of library work, including maintenance administrator, lending administrator, and financial administrator, and the role functions are refined. One staff member can have multiple roles; after the work role is empowered, the staff is selected to assign roles, and the staff is assigned corresponding roles according to the staff's job requirements, and the authority is granted.

10. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The asset management module is also used to modify the basic information of assets. The staff fills out the asset information modification application and submits it to the management personnel. The management personnel reviews and approves it and forms a record of the information modification and the review record in the system. When the management personnel reviews the modification application, they compare the modified details with the original information. If the review fails, the reviewer will give the reason for the failure of the modification information review. Among them, the person who initiated the modification application can apply again according to the prompt information.