KNUTSFORD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

FINAL YEAR PROJECT PROPPOSAL

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PROJECT TITLE

ONLINE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

(KNUTSFORD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LIBRARY)

PROJECT MEMBERS

ERIC ADJEI (ID: KUS02450) (PHONE NUMBER: 0504649295)

SUBMISSION DATE

9th MAY, 2023

Introduction:

The proposed project is an online library management system that aims to provide an

efficient way for librarians and students to manage their library resources. The system will
allow librarians to manage book loans, book reservations, and book returns, while students

will be able to search and borrow books online.

Project Objectives:

 To create an online platform for managing library resources.

 To enable students to easily search and borrow books online.

 To provide librarians with an efficient system for managing book loans, reservations,

and returns.

 To improve the overall efficiency of the library management process.

Project Scope:

 The system will allow students to search and borrow books online.

 The system will allow librarians to manage book loans, reservations, and returns.

 The system will provide real-time updates on book availability.

 The system will allow librarians to generate reports on book loans and returns.

 The system will provide a user-friendly interface for both librarians and students.

Project Deliverables:

 An online library management system with a user-friendly interface.

 The ability for students to search and borrow books online.

 The ability for librarians to manage book loans, reservations, and returns.

 Real-time updates on book availability.

 Reports on book loans and returns.

Project Timeline:

 Project Planning: 1 week

  System Design: 2 weeks

 Development: 8 weeks

 Testing and Quality Assurance: 2 weeks

 Deployment and Implementation: 1 week

Project Budget:

 Development Costs: $15,000

 Testing and Quality Assurance Costs: $5,000

 Deployment and Implementation Costs: $2,500

 Total Project Budget: $22,500

Conclusion:

The proposed online library management system will provide a modern and efficient way for

librarians and students to manage their library resources. The system will improve the overall

efficiency of the library management process and provide real-time updates on book

availability. With a total project budget of $22,500, this project is a feasible and worthwhile

investment for any educational institution looking to modernize its library management

process.