OpenShelf

A simple Java Swing-based Library Management System for managing books, issuing/returning books, and searching the library collection. This project demonstrates basic CRUD operations, file-based persistence, and a user-friendly GUI.

Features

• Add, Delete, Issue, and Return Books
• Track Total Copies, Issued Copies, and Remaining Copies
• Search Books by Title
• Tabbed Interface for Viewing and Managing Books
• Persistent Storage using library.dat

Screenshots

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 8 or higher

Running the Application

1. Open a terminal in the Project folder.
2. Compile all Java files:

   javac *.java
   

3. Run the application:

   java LibraryApp
   

   Or, if needed:

   java -cp . LibraryApp
   

Data Persistence

• All book data is stored in library.dat in the Project folder.
• The app loads books from this file on startup and saves changes automatically.

Project Structure

Project/
	Book.java            # Book model class
	BookTableModel.java  # Table model for displaying books
	DataStore.java       # Handles saving/loading books to/from file
	Library.java         # Main library logic
	LibraryApp.java      # Application entry point (main window)
	ManagePanel.java     # Panel for adding, deleting, issuing, returning books
	ViewPanel.java       # Panel for viewing/searching books
	library.dat          # Serialized data file (auto-created)

How to Use

• View/Search Tab:
  • See all books in the library.
  • Search by title using the search box.
  • Columns: ID, Title, Author, Total Copies, Issued Copies, Remaining Copies.
• Manage Tab:
  • Add a new book (ID, Title, Author, Total Copies).
  • Delete a book by ID.
  • Issue or return a book by ID.

License

This project is for educational purposes. Feel free to use and modify it for your own learning or projects.