Software Requirements Specification

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 Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
1.4 References
1.5 Overview

2. The Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective
2.1.1 System Interfaces
2.1.2 Interfaces
2.1.3 Hardware Interfaces
2.1.4 Software Interfaces
2.1.5 Communications Interfaces
2.1.6 Memory Constraints
2.1.7 Operations
2.1.8 Site Adaptation Requirements
2.2 Product Functions
2.3 User Characteristics
2.4 Constraints
2.5 Assumptions and Dependencies
2.6 Apportioning of Requirements

3. Specific Requirements
3.1 External interfaces
3.2 Functions
3.3 Performance Requirements
3.4 Logical Database Requirements
3.5 Design Constraints
3.5.1 Standards Compliance
3.6 Software System Attributes
3.6.1 Reliability
3.6.2 Availability
3.6.3 Security
3.6.4 Maintainability
3.6.5 Portability
3.7 Organizing the Specific Requirements
3.7.1 System Mode
Software Requirements Specification (SRS)

Library Management System

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to define the software requirements for the Library Management
System (LMS). The system will automate library operations, including managing books, users, loans, and
returns, providing an efficient way to track and manage library resources.

1.2 Scope

The LMS will support librarians, members, and administrators to perform tasks such as adding/removing
books, borrowing/returning books, and tracking overdue items. Key features include:

 Search and cataloging of books.

 User registration and account management.

 Loan management, including due date reminders.

 Reporting on inventory and usage statistics.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

 LMS: Library Management System

 Admin: Library Administrator

 User: Registered library member or librarian

 ISBN: International Standard Book Number

1.4 References

 IEEE Standard 830-1998 for SRS documentation.

1.5 Overview

This document provides detailed functional and non-functional requirements, design constraints, and
external interface requirements.
2. Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective

The LMS is a standalone application accessible via a web-based interface. It integrates with an external
database to store and retrieve library data.

2.2 Product Functions

 User Management: Add, update, or delete user profiles.

 Book Management: Add, update, search, or delete books in the catalog.

 Loan Management: Issue and return books, track due dates.

 Reports: Generate reports on inventory and user activities.

2.3 User Classes and Characteristics

 Administrator: Full control over all system features.

 Librarian: Manage books and loans, generate reports.

 Member: Search for books, borrow and return items.

2.4 Operating Environment

 Hardware: Any device with a web browser.

 Software: Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.), MySQL for database.

 Operating System: Windows/Linux/Mac.

2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints

 The system must comply with data privacy laws.

 User authentication must use industry-standard security protocols.

2.6 Assumptions and Dependencies

 Users have internet access.

 The system is hosted on a reliable server.

3. Functional Requirements

3.1 User Management

 FR1.1: The system shall allow administrators to create, update, or delete user accounts.

 FR1.2: Users must log in using a valid username and password.

 FR1.3: Members can view their account details, including loan history.

3.2 Book Management

 FR2.1: The system shall allow librarians to add, edit, search, and delete books.

 FR2.2: Each book entry must include title, author, ISBN, genre, and availability status.

 FR2.3: Users can search books by title, author, or genre.

3.3 Loan Management

 FR3.1: The system shall allow librarians to issue books to members.

 FR3.2: The system shall notify members of overdue books.

 FR3.3: Members can view their current loans and due dates.

3.4 Reporting

 FR4.1: The system shall generate a monthly report on loaned and returned books.

 FR4.2: The system shall provide a list of overdue books.

4. Non-Functional Requirements

4.1 Performance

 The system shall support up to 100 concurrent users.

 Search operations must execute within 2 seconds.

4.2 Reliability

 The system shall have 99.9% uptime.

 Backups will be performed daily to prevent data loss.

4.3 Usability
  The system shall have an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

4.4 Security

 User passwords must be stored using encryption.

 Only administrators can access sensitive settings.

5. External Interface Requirements

5.1 User Interfaces

 Login page for user authentication.

 Dashboard for viewing books, users, and reports.

5.2 Hardware Interfaces

 Server with at least 8GB RAM, 500GB storage.

5.3 Software Interfaces

 MySQL database.

 SMTP service for sending email notifications.

5.4 Communication Interfaces

 HTTP/HTTPS protocols for communication.

6. Use case Diagram

7.Activity Diagram

8. Methodology

9.Preliminary schedule and Budget

10.Gantt chart

11. Document Approvals

12. Conclusion