LMS (Library Management System)
Ongoing
MICT edusoft
Library Automation
An LMS (Library Management System) is software that automates and controls a library’s daily operations—cataloguing, circulation, member management, inventory, fines, reports, and online discovery—so the library runs faster, more accurately, and with better accountability.
Core Modules and What They Do
1) Master Data Setup
Library profile, branches, sections, racks/shelves
Book categories/subjects, publishers, authors
Accession numbering rules, barcodes/QR settings
User types (student/teacher/staff/public) + borrowing rules
2) Cataloguing and Collection Management
Add/edit book records (title, author, ISBN, edition, subject, keywords)
Multiple copies of the same title
Classification (Dewey Decimal / custom)
Attach cover image, PDF link (if permitted), notes, tags
Import/export via Excel/CSV (bulk upload)
3) Member Management
Member registration, ID cards, barcode/QR member IDs
Role-based permissions (librarian, admin, assistant, teacher)
Membership validity, class/department mapping
Blacklist/suspension (lost books, dues)
4) Circulation
Issue/checkout, return/check-in
Renewals, reservations/holds, waiting queue
Overdue tracking, automatic fine calculation
Lost/damaged book workflow (replacement/charge)
Borrowing limits (max books, max days) by user type
5) OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
Search books by title/author/subject/ISBN/keywords
Filters (category, availability, location, language)
Book availability status (in/out, due date)
Member login to view loans, holds, history
6) Notifications
Due-date reminders (email/SMS/WhatsApp gateway if integrated)
Overdue alerts and fine summaries
Reservation availability notifications
New arrivals announcements
7) Reports and Analytics
Daily issue/return logs
Overdue and fine reports
Most issued books, inactive books, top readers
Stock summary by category/branch
Inventory discrepancy and audit logs
8) Inventory and Stock Audit
Physical verification with barcode scanner/phone camera
Missing/found tracking
Weeding/discard records
Purchase register + donation register
9) Security and Compliance
Role-based access control
Activity logs (who issued, edited, deleted)
Backup/restore
Data export for audits