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Research Article Volume 10 Issue No.5

Smart Library Management System

Anusree Prajeeshan1, Abir Roy2, Alok Walunj3, Mahesh Kamthe4
UG Student1, 2, 3, Assistant Professor5
MIT ADT University, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, India

Abstract:
Staffs of library handles a tedious task which includes sorting, lending, returning, tagging, eyeing of books and so on. In addition to
these, library users encounter problems for finding, borrowing, localizing, renewing the borrowing, queuing, and so on. This paper
propose a smart library manangement system based on an RFID technology which overcomes all these types of obstacles. Cost of
modenisation significancy can be reduced by using low cost passive tags in libraries. Usage of such, integrating RFID into library
management system makes both the library users and staffs take easy, smart, convenient, and practical. A library has one of the
most important role in educational organization. Our project deals with implemending a library management system which could
replace the existing management system by a smart and useful management system .There are many reasons for the urge of this
particular project, which are:
1. Loss a lot of information about the books in the library
2. Difficulty in listing down the details of the library transactions due to a slow system
3. Difficulty in caring out the updates of library
Implementation of this particular project overcomes problems like these, which is called to be “Smart Library Management System”

Keywords: RFID.

I. INTRODUCTION passive and passive tags use their power to broadcast a signal
from the reader. By using a RFID reader we can receive and
Since 1970s the technology of RFID (Radio Frequency transmit radio signal. It is made to encode data stored in a tags
identification) is in use is in us. RFID is a form of automatic micro processor. Comparitively, in a library taking care of books
contact-less data capturing technique which if being used by from theft, making them available to the book readers and
radio frequency electromagnetic waves. Components of an checking their availability remotely, tracking the person who
RFID system are transponder, reader and a host (computer borrowed the books and all are very important tasks. Most of the
application) which is usually connected to a distributed database. library staffs time is getting spent on recording information of
A tag is a small device at which the information’s will be incoming and outgoing books. Introduction of RFIDs in to the
getting stored. These RFID tags can be active, passive, or library saves a library stafes time by making their task with high
semipassive. These tags contains batteries which power their degree of automation.. As we know handling a library is much
internal circuits and transmit signals using battery power to an difficult for a librarian, but this problem can be sloved by the
RFID reader within a range of 100 feet. Semi passive tags will introduction of this particular project .this helps us to make the
be included internal batteries which are used only to power its various tasks of a library eeasier, faster and smart.
internal circuit. This setup is not found on passive tags. Semi

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In today's scenario we have enormous information to store. And 7.) For payment of fine the application will be useful
if these information are stored manually then we require more
materials like sheets, pens and more labour work, so to ignore To make the library completely smart we require
these issues we all are having technology to store the
information. But some part of it is done manually also. If we 1.) IOT based notice board - for updating the students with any
take an example of good colleges having big library we do have important instruction
systems there where the information of students are entered in
the database while issuing returning and re-issuing , but the 2.) Electricity controlled through mobile application.
system do require an input and input is given manually and in
result, lot of wastage of time takes place. 3.) Source of electricity will be solar energy

And here comes the role of smart library, where the whole room
itself will allow us to do as we want it to, i.e all the inputs which
are being given inside the library should be controlled
electronically. The sensors will help to take the inputs and
database will get updated automatically. And an android
application will be there to help out students with searching the
books. The application will also consist other details of students
, like when he/she have taken or returned the book. And will be
easy for the students to find out whether we have the same book
present inside the library which were recommended by our
teachers. From searching the book to paying the fee all the
facilities will be on our finger tips. And this will be a new
normal as we all are going through this drastic covid-19 season.

1.) less physical contact

2.) Quick execution

Figure.1. SLMS
3.) Secured
Advantages
Everything will be cloud based to ignore the shortage of storage
For indicating the locations we will be arranging LED's in the System excludes the use of paper work by managing all the book
book shelf. To ensure the security cctv will be placed. To make information electronically Just a fingerprint makes the whole
the room more smarter later on electricity of the room will be details of the user display on the screen Saves human efforts and
handled IOT based, including smart fans which will adjust the resources
speed according to the population below it. secured application
will be made and that will be handled by the in charge who will Disadvantage
ensure the handling of electricity without touching the switches. There is no human interaction if user have any enquiry

So the smart library will work as follows: Smart Library Management System(SLMS): Design

1.) Students will ensure they have entered the room by placing The project:
there thumb in finger print scanner
The project starts from the fingerprint of the user. The one who
2.) they can use the application to search the book and directly enter the library will be verified through the fin fer print system
go to that location (application will give the location and also the details of the user will be displayed on the database designed
some indication will be there in the form of hardware) . through the app.
The app will be including the details of the user along with the
3.) During issuing the book students have to just scan the book details of the book, location and so on. Thus the user will come
(input can be RFID tag or barcode). And the database will get to know the location of the required book by the help of the bulb
updated there itself. setup which is one of the part of the project. The library will be
designed such a way that each shelf of the library will be
4.) For re -issuing the student have to select this option in the carrying a bulb of different colours.
application and directly the information will get updated in the
software The database is thus designed so that along with the location,
the colour of the bulb at which the required books is placed also
5.) While returning again the same procedure scan it and dump will be displayed. This part of project helps to make the user
it. find the required book easily. Thus the book details will be filled
and entered .same procedure will be taken place while returning
6.) If any theft issue takes place then the CCTV will be helpful . the books too.

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II. FLOW CHAT; RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Figure.2. Flow chart of the overall project

Flow chart in detail

The user checks the availability of book by using the app

designed. If he/ she didn’t find the book, the process stops, there
is no point in going library. If the user finds the book ,he /she
will be getting further details of the book such as location,
colour of bulb at which the self of the required book is kept and
so on through the database designed on the app..Thus the person
enters library, gets verified by fingerprint, by using rfid tag and RFID or radio frequency identification is a wireless non contact
reader the user issues/reissues the book. use of raio frequency waves to transfer data Tagging items with
RFID tags alow ws users to automatically and uniquely identify
Objectives and track informations RFID uses auto id technology to the next
level by allowing tags to be read without line of sight and,
The project is being divided into 2 objectives depending on the type of rfid, having a read range between a few
centimeters to over 20+meters.
1. App making
There are three primary frequency ranges used for RFID
The user comes, enters book name Shows books location Transmissions included in electromagnetic spectrum, they
are:
2. Rfid scanning
Low frequency, high frequency and ultra high frequency.
The user swipes the rfid tag, details get displayed, does
transactions Low frequency:

Components required: General range of frequency_ 30 - 300khz

Components required are: Primary range of frequency_125-134khs

RFID based Smart Library management System consist of Applications:

following components
Its applications are animal tracking, access control, car key fob
RFID tags and so on
RFID readers
Ardiuno High frequency:
Database software
Primary range of frequency _ 13.56mhz
bulbs
Read range: near contact 30 centimeters

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Ultra high frequency library The unique peculiarities of RFID makes the project more
sharper RFID tags enables the user to transfer data’s related with
General range of frequency :300 - 3000 mhz the users details as it is much requires for the well maintenance
Primary range of frequency 433mhz,860-960mhz of a library
Still there are two types of RFID within the ultra high frequency
range which are active and passive III. CONCLUSION:

Why the project is unique? From the project we conclude that we could design a library
which is smart fast and useful after all which requires less labor
Apart from other smart library project this project enables the requirement as the transactionsis to be designed electronically.
uder to locate the book the help of bulb set on the shelves of

IV. BLOCK DIAGRAM;

V. REFERENCE:

[1]. Chetan jadhav,shivani s.jadhav, vijay m.ssancheti, Prof.

shaileshs hajare “Smart Library management system Using rfid
technology “

[2]. Mr. s. Balakrishnan, Mrs, P. hemalatha, Mrs. Giridharan “A

Study on smart library management system”

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