20EE713 PROJECT WORK -PHASE I

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A PROJECT REPORT

Submitted by

111720103306 NAGIRI SANJAY

111720103308 OM PRAKASH M
111720103318 VEDA NARAYANAN A

in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree

of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
IN

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

ENGINEERING

R.M.K. ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(An Autonomous Institution)
R.S.M. Nagar, Kavaraipettai-601 206

ANNA UNIVERSITY:
CHENNAI 600 025

DECEMBER 2023

R.M.K. ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(An Autonomous Institution)
R.S.M. Nagar, Kavaraipettai-601 206

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 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that the project report Library Management System is the

Bonafide work of Nagiri Sanjay (111720103306), Om Prakash M

(111720103308) and Veda Narayanan A (111720103318) who carried out the

project work under my supervision.

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Dr. Geetha Ramadas, M.E., Ph.D., Dr.Alexander jeevanatham

Professor and Head of the department Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Department of Electrical and
Electronics Engineering Electronics Engineering
R.M.K. Engineering College R.M.K. Engineering College
RSM Nagar, Kavaraipettai, RSM Nagar, Kavaraipettai,
Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu-601206. Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu-601206.

Submitted for the Project Viva–Voce held on …………………. at R.M.K.

Engineering College, Kavaraipettai, Tiruvallur District– 601206.

Internal Examiner External Examiner

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We take this opportunity to express our honest gratitude to our beloved

chairman Thiru. R.S. MUNIRATHINAM, benevolent Vice Chairman of our
college Thiru. R.M. KISHORE and Principal Dr. K.A. MOHAMED

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JUNAID for providing us with excellent lab facilities and a research
environment which helped us to complete the project work on
time.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Head of the Department, of

Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dr. GEETHA RAMADAS. Special
thanks to the internal guide, Dr.Alexander jeevanatham, Assistant Professor
for instilling immense confidence in us for completing our project
successfully.

A special debt is owed to, Ms. L ANNIE ISABELLA,

for her encouragement and valuable advice that made us carry out the project
successfully.

We also extend our thanks to All Staff Members of Electrical and

Electronics Engineering for their support and technical assistance.

On a personal note, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our

beloved parents for their blessings, and our friends, and for their help and
wishes for successfully doing this project. Thanks to the Almighty for giving
me the strength to take up do their project successfully.

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 Abstract

Creating a library book place finder and a system to track which books
have been borrowed by students designed to simplify the process of
locating books in a library and to identify who has a particular book
using Esp 32 and RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology.
Libraries often face challenges in efficiently organizing and helping
patrons find books within their extensive collections. The proposed
solution leverages RFID tags attached to each book, an Esp 32
microcontroller user-friendly book locating system.All the details will
display with the help of lcd display and the collected data stored in
cloud using iot.

Keyword: IoT, RFID Tags, Esp 32microcontroller.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
TITLE
NO. NO.
ABSTARCT iv
LIST OF FIGURES Vi
LIST OF TABLES vii
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS viii
1 INTRODUCTION 10
1.1 Motivation
1.2 Benefits of V2G vehicle owner
1.3 Economic Sense Of G2V
1.2<HEADING NAME>

2 LITERATURE REVIEW 20

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3 EXISTING WORK
3.1 Introduction
3.2 System Configuration
3.2.1 Components description
3.3 Methodology
3.4 Advantage of Existing system
3.5 Drawback of Existing system
REFERNCE

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE
FIGURE NAME
NO. NO.
1.1 Trends in renewable energy generation
1.2 V2G potential and variable renewable capacity relative to
total capacity generation requirements in the Sustainable
Development Scenario
1.3 Layout of EV Electric system

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TABLE PAGE
TABLE NAME
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 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

PCC - POINT OF COMMON COUPLING

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 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

Currently, traditional libraries, despite using information systems, are facing problems
managing books. In this era of technology, traditional libraries need to innovate and adapt to
the smart society. Technologies such as Internet-of-things (IoT) could be used to capture data
in real time. Making use of business process re-engineering, a number of processes could be
refined. Using a smart library management system that integrates IoT and automating a
traditional library's core processes will propel the library towards a next-generation library.
Users will be able to communicate smartly with IoT devices to perform relevant tasks. The
paper therefore describes a traditional library system on a university campus and highlights
challenges faced by such a system. Additionally, the paper explains how processes in the
traditional library could be converted into a smart library using BPMN notation. The smart
library aims to efficiently perform library management and solve traditional library problems.
The Smart Library (SL) is a library without a single physical lending item on the shelves,
without books in print, library without shelves, just large cooled servers, whirring digital
archives linked through digital networks with machines for copying and distribution. The SL
is that any person who has a computer and connection to the library networks can access not
only the resources of that library but also a variety of information available through national
and international networks like internet and intranet without being physically present in the
library. The library is considered as place of accumulated information for the smart readers in
any area of interest. After invention of Internet, the library collections and services have
dynamical changes.

The motivation behind this innovative project lies in recognizing the inherent
challenges faced by traditional libraries in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Despite the integration of information systems, these libraries struggle with the manual
management of physical book collections, inefficient processes, and limited accessibility for
users. In response to this, the Smart Library project aims to harness cutting-edge
technologies, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT), coupled with business process re-
engineering, to propel traditional libraries into a new era. The envisioned Smart Library (SL)
transforms the conventional concept, eliminating the need for physical books and shelves.
Instead, it relies on large servers, digital archives, and interconnected networks to provide
users with seamless access to a dynamic array of resources. The project not only addresses

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current challenges such as resource management and accessibility but also anticipates the
future needs of a smart society. By embracing this transformative approach, the Smart
Library endeavors to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and democratize access to information
on a global scale, ushering in a new chapter in the evolution of library service.

Fig 1.1 : overview of Library Management System

1.2 Benefits of Library Management System :

The Smart Library project promises a transformative shift in the landscape of information
management, offering a host of benefits for both the library and its users. Central to its
objectives is the aim to enhance the user experience by providing seamless access to a
dynamic collection of digital resources, irrespective of geographical constraints. This is
achieved through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, particularly the Internet of
Things (IoT), and the implementation of business process re-engineering to streamline library
operations. The resultant operational efficiency not only optimizes the utilization of resources
but also ensures a more cost-effective and sustainable model, reducing the reliance on
physical infrastructure and traditional library processes. By enabling global accessibility, the
smart library democratizes information, empowering individuals worldwide with knowledge
at their fingertips. Moreover, the project positions the library at the forefront of technological
advancements, fostering adaptability to changing information needs and expectations.
Ultimately, the Smart Library project signifies a leap forward into a digitally integrated, user-
centric, and environmentally sustainable future for information dissemination and
management.

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1.3 Objective :
The objective of the project is to track which books have been borrowed by students
designed to simplify the process of locating books in a library and to identify who has a
particular book using Esp 32 and RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology.

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 CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE SURVEY

The implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system for Auto

Identification and Data collection technology in Smart Library Management System is
presented in this paper [2]. It allows identification of large number of tagged objects like
books, using radio waves. In existing system barcode and token card system were used.
Barcodes have no read/write capabilities; they do not contain any added information such as
expiry date etc. and it need line of sight, less security and it also can easily damaged. By
using token card system, they are very labor intensive and work process for the librarians
was more. By considering the above demerits in the existing systems, the proposed Smart
RFID system , which is a wireless non-contact system that uses radio frequency to transfer
data from a tag attached to an object, for the purpose of automatic identification and
tracking[2]. RFID doesnt need the line of sight, it remove manual book keeping of records,
improved utilization of resources like manpower, infrastructure etc. Also less time
consumption as line of sight and manual interactions are not needed for RFID Tag reading.
RFID based Library Management system helps to allow fast transaction flow for the library
and will provide immediate and long term benefits for library in terms traceability and
security.
The concept of library in educational institutions is changing as the major constituents of
library like physical books, hard copies of journals and newspapers are vanishing and a new
format called e-format of these resources emerging through advents in computer science,
information science and e-storage technology. The physical copies of books, journals and
newspapers are thumbing and their electronic format do not need space for storage and single
copy of such resource can be shared by any number of users so as the name of library has no
longer validity. Hence libraries are now renamed as Resource Centres with online facility to
provide resource sharing services to its registered users. Future libraries so called ‘Resource
Centres’ do not need large reading rooms, large book/journal old volume storage area or even
independent library building. Individual institutions also do not need independent libraries.
There should be one Resource centre for a country or even only one for the entire world
through which everybody can connect through ICT for uploading and downloading audio,
text and video files so that equality in terms of accessibility to any of these types of resources

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can be maintained irrespective of gender, region, religion, economical background and the
country origin of the users. The paper discusses the possibility of such transformation of
Library into ‘Universal Resource Center’ and the consequences of such transformation to
information sharing throughout the World and further changes in the model of costless higher
education and extended opportunity for new knowledge creation. We also discuss how such
transformed Libraries as Universal Resource Centres may provide automated customized
service for individuals ubiquitously by incorporating smart library model.

The transition of traditional library collections to digital or virtual collections presented the
librarian with new opportunities. The Internet, Web environment and associated sophisticated
tools have given the librarian a new dynamic role to play and serve the new information
based society in better ways than hitherto. Because of the powerful features of Web i.e.
distributed, heterogeneous, collaborative, multimedia, multi-protocol, hypermedia-oriented
architecture, World Wide Web has revolutionized the way people access information, and has
opened up new possibilities in areas such as digital libraries, virtual libraries, scientific
information retrieval and dissemination. Not only the world is becoming interconnected, but
also the use of Internet and Web has changed the fundamental roles, paradigms, and
organizational culture of libraries and librarians as well. The article describes the limitless
scope of Internet and Web, the existence of the librarian in the changing environment,
parallelism between information science and information technology, librarians and
intelligent agents, working of intelligent agents, strengths, weaknesses, threats and
opportunities involved in the relationship between librarians and the Web. The role of
librarian in Internet and Web environment especially as intermediary, facilitator, end-user
trainer, Web site builder, researcher, interface designer, knowledge manager and sifter of
information resources is also described.
The maneuver of libraries occurs through three tier –modernization, automation and
digitization. A quick library is an message centre with meshwork of many libraries and their
office in a larger informational ecosystem around the orb. Smartness slavish that the
unraveling of modern library e-weapon and avail are deliberate on the assessment of kingly
expedient and users. Smart is more use-amicable than understanding. As every fresh
exemplar, smartness sustain wager. In now’s period, a library dress with ‘dashy library’
technology is to be admitting plentifully artless to library readers with no library stick.
Technology fetters facilities for subdue and oversee of library buildings, conclude
demands three stuff i.e. Smart users, Smart Library stick and Smart Library benefit. Users are

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excluding more from the libraries particularly from the scholarly libraries not only for their
mental consequence but also for their Time now instructive question which will sure thing
extend Time by Time. The encore explain concisely low-level on suffer library, poignant
office, dashy readers, stain benefit development ‘showy librarians, office visibility, benefit
orientation of quick scholarly library, support, characteristic, perception of Smart
Library’s, device for bump, showy arrangement, suffer library abode, showy contrivance,
poignant library personnel, raw library construction, quick librarians and their e-office in
digital period. This newspaper is nicely speculation supported notes which is portray by
subcreator pinpointed concerning suffer library.

The paper will give an overview of worldwide international and national initiatives for
“Greening Libraries” in order to draw attention and to raise awareness to both public as well
as scholarly libraries to take a clear stand and create a visible green image for the library as
an important part of their social responsibility. The paper will promote the idea that the
mission of libraries should include the taking on of a leading role in teaching environmental
responsibility to the public. Because a “green” image is a good image libraries should use
their way of “going green” to promote a powerful green image towards their stakeholders,
customers and sponsors.

he transition of traditional library collections to digital or virtual collections presented the

librarian with new opportunities. The Internet, Web environment and associated
sophisticated tools have given the librarian a new dynamic role to play and serve the new
information based society in better ways than hitherto. Because of the powerful features of
Web i.e. distributed, heterogeneous, collaborative, multimedia, multi-protocol, hypermedia-
oriented architecture, World Wide Web has revolutionized the way people access
information, and has opened up new possibilities in areas such as digital libraries, virtual
libraries, scientific information retrieval and dissemination. Not only the world is becoming
interconnected, but also the use of Internet and Web has changed the fundamental roles,
paradigms, and organizational culture of libraries and librarians as well. The article
describes the limitless scope of Internet and Web, the existence of the librarian in the
changing environment, parallelism between information science and information
technology, librarians and intelligent agents, working of intelligent agents, strengths,
weaknesses, threats and opportunities involved in the relationship between librarians and the
Web. The role of librarian in Internet and Web environment especially as intermediary,
facilitator, end-user trainer, Web site builder, researcher, interface designer, knowledge

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manager and sifter of information resources is also described.

The maneuver of libraries occurs through three tier –modernization, automation and
digitization. A quick library is an message centre with meshwork of many libraries and
their office in a larger informational ecosystem around the orb. Smartness slavish that the
unraveling of modern library e-weapon and avail are deliberate on the assessment of kingly
expedient and users. Smart is more use-amicable than understanding. As every fresh
exemplar, smartness sustain wager. In now’s period, a library dress with ‘dashy library’
technology is to be admitting plentifully artless to library readers with no library stick.
Technology fetters facilities for subdue and oversee of library buildings, conclude
demands three stuff i.e. Smart users, Smart Library stick and Smart Library benefit. Users
are excluding more from the libraries particularly from the scholarly libraries not only for
their mental consequence but also for their Time now instructive question which will sure
thing extend Time by Time. The encore explain concisely low-level on suffer library,
poignant office, dashy readers, stain benefit development ‘showy librarians, office visibility,
benefit orientation of quick scholarly library, support, characteristic, perception of
Smart Library’s, device for bump, showy arrangement, suffer library abode, showy
contrivance, poignant library personnel, raw library construction, quick librarians and their
e-office in digital period. This newspaper is nicely speculation supported notes which is
portray by sub creator pinpointed concerning suffer library.

The integration of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology into library

management systems represents a transformative leap in the realm of information
organization and retrieval. Traditional library systems, reliant on manual methods and
barcode technology, have encountered limitations in terms of efficiency and accuracy.
RFID, with its non-contact, wireless communication, has emerged as a viable solution to
address these challenges. Numerous studies have underscored the benefits of RFID in
libraries, emphasizing enhanced book tracking, streamlined check-in/check-out processes,
and improved inventory management. The implementation of RFID technology has not
been without challenges, including concerns related to cost, security, and privacy. However,
successful case studies showcase its potential to revolutionize library operations, offering a
user-friendly experience and significantly reducing administrative burdens. Research has
also delved into user perceptions, acknowledging the importance of understanding and
addressing concerns to ensure widespread acceptance. As libraries continue to evolve, the
literature suggests that RFID technology, with ongoing research and development, holds

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promise for shaping the future of efficient and secure information management in
library settings.

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 CHAPTER 3
EXISTING SYSTEM

The existing system for a library book place finding and book tracking project using
Arduino Uno and RFID may not be readily available as a complete commercial product.
Libraries typically have separate systems for book tracking and book location, which might
not be integrated with micro controller-based solutions. However, individual components
like RFID readers, tags, and databases may exist independent

Fig 3.1 : Block Diagram of Existing System

3.1 Component Description:

In the Existing system of this project there are using the following components are:

1. RFID READER:

An RFID reader is a device that is used to read and transmit information from RFID tags or
transponders. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, and it is a wireless
technology that uses radio waves to communicate between the reader and the tag.

An RFID reader consists of an antenna, a transceiver, and a decoder. The antenna is used to
emit a radio signal, which is received by the tag. The tag responds by sending back its
identification information to the reader. The transceiver converts the radio signals into a
digital signal that is sent to the decoder, which decodes the information and sends it to the

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WORKING

The working of an RFID reader involves the transmission of radio frequency signals to detect an

read data from RFID tags. The process can be broken down into the following steps:

Antenna emits a radio frequency (RF) signal: The RFID reader's antenna emits an RF signal that is

used to communicate with the RFID tags within its range.

RFID tag detects the RF signal: When the RFID tag receives the RF signal from the reader's antenna,

it responds by sending back its unique identification number (UID).

Reader captures the UID: The reader's antenna captures the UID transmitted by the RFID tag, and

sends it to the reader's decoder circuitry.

2.RFID TAG:

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In most of the RFID tag system, passive RFID tags are attached to all items that are to be
tracked. These passive RFID tags are made from a tiny tag-chip that is connected to an
antenna. The tag chip contains memory which stores the product’s electronic product code

(EPC) and other variable information so that it can be read and tracked by RFID readers
anywhere. An RFID reader is a network-connected device (fixed or mobile) with an antenna
that sends power as well as data and commands to the passive RFID tags. The RFID reader
acts as an access point for RFID tagged items so that the tags’ data can be made available to
business applications.

2. ESP23

ESP32 is a low-powered, low-cost microcontroller (MCU) board, with both Wi-Fi

and Bluetooth built in, and is based on a dual-core processor mechanism. The first
one is a powerful processor, such as a Xtensa LX6 (~240 MHz) with 512 KiB
memory and the second an ultra-low coprocessor (ULP) with only 8 KiB memory
designed to run when ESP32 is in deep-sleep mode.

Other components include around 48 I/O pins (variable); an array of peripheral

interfaces including temperature, hall effect, and capacitive touch sensors; and an 8-
centimeter LCD panel, prominently visible here in an ESP32-WROVER board by
Espressif Systems.