Library Management System

This project is a web-based Library Management System developed using Java Servlets, JSP, and JDBC. It provides an end-to-end solution for managing library operations such as user registration, book management, issue/return of books, and fine calculation. The system is designed to be deployed on an Apache Tomcat server and connected to a relational database using JDBC.

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Features

• User authentication and registration
• Book addition, viewing, and search functionality
• Book issue and return with tracking
• Fine management for overdue returns
• Administrative control for book and user records
• JSP-based user interface

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Technology Stack

Component	Technology
Frontend	JSP, HTML, CSS
Backend	Java, Java Servlets
Database Layer	JDBC
Database	MySQL (or compatible RDBMS)
Server	Apache Tomcat

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Project Structure

• *.java - Source files containing servlet logic and business processing
• *.class - Compiled bytecode files
• *.jsp - Presentation layer pages for user interaction
• DAO classes - Data Access Objects handling DB transactions
• Servlet classes - Request handlers (e.g., login, registration, book search)
• LMS.zip - Packaged source code for distribution
• README.md - Documentation and project details

Example files from the project:

• LoginServlet.java, RegisterServlet.java, SearchBookServlet.java
• UserDAO.java, BorrowDAO.java, FineDAO.java
• addBook.jsp, borrowBook.jsp, confirmation.jsp

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Setup and Execution

To run this project locally:

1. Clone the repository

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