DIGITAL LIBRARY AND LABORATORY

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A PROJECT REPORT PHASE-1

RUKUMANI M (21EC065)
SHARMIKA V (21EC076)
THILLAI ARASAN M K (21EC093)

In partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
in

ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION

ENGINEERING
NANDHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, ERODE-52
(Autonomous)

(Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

DECEMBER 2024
 NANDHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(Autonomous)
(Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report “DIGITAL LIBRARY AND LABORATORY

MANAGEMNT SYSTEM” Is the Bonafide work of “RUKUMANI M(21EC065),
SHARMIKA V(21EC076), THILLAI ARASAN M K(21EC093)” Who carried out the
project work under my supervision.

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Dr. S. Kavitha M.E., Ph.D., Ms. P.S. Niji M.E.

PROFESSOR & DEAN SUPERVISOR
Department of ECE Assistant Professor
Nandha Engineering College Department of ECE
Erode - 52 Nandha Engineering College
Erode - 52

Submitted for the End semester Project Viva–Vose Examination held on ---------------

INTERNAL EXAMINER EXTERNAL EXAMINER

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The success of a work depends on team effort and co-operation of various people

Involved either directly or indirectly.

We express our sincere thanks to our beloved Chairman of Sri Nandha

Educational Trust Thiru.V.Shanmugan, and our beloved Secretary,
Thiru.S.Thirumoorthi, of Nandha Engineering College for providing us all the basic
amenities to complete the course successfully.

We wish to express our deep sense of gratitude and thanks to our beloved
Principal Dr.U.S.Ragupathy, for the excellent facilities provided during the course
study and project work.

We wish to express our hearty thanks to Dr.S.Kavitha, Professor & Dean,

Dr.C.N.Marimuthu, Professor & Dean (R&D), Department of ECE for providing

Continuous support during the project work.

We are highly indebted to our project guide Ms.P.S.NIJI, Assistant Professor,

Department of ECE, for his guidance and motivation in completing the project.

We would like to express our special thanks and gratitude to the Project
Coordinators Dr.R.Murugasami, Associate Professor and Ms.P.Kokila, Assistant
Professor, Department of ECE for providing effective suggestions and necessary
information throughout the project work.

We thank all the Teaching and Non-Teaching staff members of Electronics and

Communication Engineering Department for their support to our project work. We also
express our thanks to our family members and friends for their encouragement, timely
help and suggestions.

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 ABSTRACT

The WordPress-based system is designed to make library and lab operations simpler for
our department, providing a useful tool for both staff and students. By automating
different tasks, it lightens the workload, so everyone can spend more time on their
studies and research instead of paperwork. Its user-friendly design means that even
people who aren’t very good with technology can use it easily, making everyone feel
more involved. In the library module, features like cataloging and book borrowing keep
everything organized and accessible. With e-books available, users can read and
research from anywhere, making it very convenient. User reviews allow students to
share their thoughts and suggestions, fostering a friendly community around learning. In
the lab module, the system helps track equipment. It displays all available tools, so
students can see what’s on hand and reserve items for their experiments. This
organization helps prevent conflicts over equipment and ensures students have what
they need when they need it. It’s also easy to update, keeping everyone informed about
new tools and resources. This system helps us make good choices based on data. By
tracking how people use resources, we can find out which books and tools are most
liked. This information helps us spend our budget wisely to help students and faculty.
Looking at trends over time also helps us plan our budgets and manage resources better.
Overall, this system simplifies daily tasks and supports the growth of our department. In
summary, this integrated system is a big improvement for managing educational
resources. It makes things more efficient and improves the experience for everyone. By
using technology like this, we can create a more collaborative and productive
learning environment.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
NO. NO
ABSTRACT iii
LIST OF TABLE xvi
LIST OF FIGURES xviii
LIST OF SYMBOLS xxvii
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT WORK
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 WORDPRESS PLATFORM
1.3.1 Applications of WordPress Platform

2. LITREATURE SURVEY 10
3. EXISTING SYSTEM 25
3.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM
3.2 DRAW BACKS OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM
4. PROPOSED SYSTEM 30
4.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM
4.2 THEORY OF BLOCK DIAGRAM
5 RESULT AND DISCUSSION 51
5.1 RESULT
5.2 DISSCUSSION
6 CONCLUSION AND FUTTURE SCOPE 56
6.1 CONCLUSION
6.2 FUTTURE SCOPE

REFERENCES 60

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 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT WORK

In our department, libraries and labs help students learn and do research. But keeping
track of everything, like books and lab equipment, takes a lot of time and effort. Since
we do most of this by hand, it can lead to mistakes, lost items, and more stress for staff.
With so many people needing things quickly, we really need a digital system to help us
manage everything. This project is a Digital Library and Lab Management System made
with WordPress. WordPress is easy to use. People usually use it to make websites, but
here, we’re using it to organize library and lab resources. With this system, library staff
can organize books, see who borrowed them, give access to e-books, and let users leave
reviews. For the lab, the system helps us track equipment and supplies so everything is
used properly and easy to find. The main goal of this system is to save staff from doing
lots of small tasks so they can spend more time helping students. It also lets us see
books and lab items right away, helping us avoid losing things or using them wrong. By
keeping all the library and lab information in one place, it’s easier for everyone to stay
updated and work together. This paper explains how we set up the system, what benefits
it gives us, and some problems we faced along the way. We’ll also share ideas for future
improvements, like using data to help us manage resources even better. Overall, this
system makes managing library and lab resources easier and can grow along with our
department’s needs.

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1.2 OBJECTIVE

A WordPress system for managing library and lab tasks can make things a lot easier for
everyone. WordPress is popular because it is simple to use and flexible. It has many
plugins that help create a system just right for libraries and labs. This system can handle
everyday jobs like organizing resources, keeping track of items, managing bookings for
lab equipment, and setting up library materials. Automating these tasks means less
manual work and fewer mistakes. With either custom plugins or ready-made ones, the
system can update catalogs, send reminders when items are due, let users reserve
equipment, and track resources in real time. This saves time and helps everything run
more smoothly, allowing staff to focus on more important things. For users, this system
would be easy and fun to use. They could quickly search for what they need with just a
few clicks, see their personalized dashboards to check what they’ve borrowed or
reserved, and get automatic notifications when items are due or when equipment is
available. This makes finding and using resources fast and simple. The system also has
security features to keep everyone’s information safe, so users and staff can feel
confident that their data is protected. The system could also show how resources are
being used. By tracking data, managers can see which items are popular. This helps
them decide which materials to keep, add, or remove, making sure the library or lab is
useful for everyone. Since WordPress is open-source, it is affordable and can grow
easily with the library or lab. As the needs of the institution change, new features can be
added without any hassle. This makes WordPress a smart choice for a flexible and long-
lasting system that can support libraries and labs as they grow and change over time.

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1.3 WORDPRESS PLATFORM
WordPress is a popular platform for making websites. It is easy to use, which is why
many people choose it. You can create different types of websites, like blogs,
business sites, and online stores, without needing special skills. WordPress has a
simple dashboard where you can add text, pictures, and videos easily. There are
many themes that help you design your site and plugins that add extra features, like
contact forms or shopping carts. It’s also free to use, and a lot of people help each
other with tips and advice. WordPress is good for getting found on Google because it
has tools that improve your site’s visibility. Plus, many themes work well on phones
and tablets. Whether you’re starting a personal blog or a big online shop, WordPress
has everything you need to create a great website.

1.3.1 Application of WordPress Platform

WordPress can be used for many different applications due to its flexibility and ease
of use. It is popular for creating blogs where people share their thoughts and
experiences. Businesses often use WordPress for their websites to showcase their
products and services, while online stores use it with plugins like WooCommerce to
sell items directly to customers. Artists and photographers create portfolios to display
their work, and educational institutions build sites to provide course information and
resources. Nonprofits use WordPress to promote their causes and collect donations.
Additionally, WordPress can host forums for community discussions, manage events,
and create membership sites for exclusive content. Overall, its versatility makes
WordPress suitable for personal, professional, and organizational websites.

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 CHAPTER 2

LITERATURE SURVEY

2.1 Human-Centric and Integrative Lighting Asset Management in Public

Libraries: Qualitative Insights and Challenges From a Swedish Field Study [2024]

Traditional reliability evaluation of lighting sources often assesses only 50% of a

lamp’s volume, which can lead to performance disparities and misapplications due to
their limited reflection of real-world scenarios. To address the limitations, it is essential
to adopt advanced asset management approaches that enhance awareness and provide a
more comprehensive evaluation framework. This paper delves into the nuances of
human-centric and integrative lighting asset management in Swedish public libraries,
employing a qualitative field study to ascertain the alignment of current practices with
these advanced lighting principles. Expanding library services to 20 high-latitude
locations (>55° N) in Sweden, our research employed field observations, stakeholder
interviews, and questionnaires, coupled with a thorough gap analysis, to understand the
current landscape and stakeholder perceptions. Our findings reveal a dichotomy
between the existing conditions of library lighting and the stakeholders’ experiences and
expectations. Despite the intention to create conducive environments, there is a clear
disconnect, with overt problems and covert challenges affecting user satisfaction and
efficacy of lighting management. Managers, staff, and users reported varied concerns,
including eye strain and discomfort, indicative of substantial room for improvement.
The study advocates for a paradigm shift in not only lighting asset management but also
reliability evaluation of lighting sources, moving toward continuous improvement, and
enhanced awareness and training on human-centric and integrative lighting principles.

2.2 Scalable Delivery of Scalable Libraries and Tools: How ECP Delivered a
Software Ecosystem for Exascale and Beyond [2024]

The Exascale Computing Project (ECP) was one of the largest open source
scientific software development projects ever. It supported approximately 1000 staff
from
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the U.S. Department of Energy laboratories, and university and industry partners. About
250 staff contributed to 70 scientific libraries and tools to support applications on
multiple exascale computing systems that were also under development. Funded as a
formal construction project, ECP was required to earned-value management, based on
milestones, and a key performance parameter system based, in part, on integrations.
With accelerated delivery schedules and significant project risk, we also emphasized
software quality using community policies, automated testing, and continuous
integration. Software development kit teams provided cross-team collaboration, and
products were delivered via E4S, a curated portfolio of libraries and tools. In this article,
we discuss the organizational and management elements of ECP that enabled the
delivery of libraries and tools, our lessons learned, and our next steps.

2.3 Empirical Study for Open Source Libraries in Automotive Software Systems
[2023]

Open-source software has revolutionized the field of software development,

providing a collaborative and transparent approach that encourages knowledge sharing
and innovation. However, the adoption of open-source software in automotive systems
introduces security concerns that require careful scrutiny and management. While
previous studies have investigated the general open-source software ecosystem, this
paper focuses specifically on the unique characteristics and challenges of open-source
software in automotive vehicles. To achieve these goals, we examine real-world
examples and case studies to analyze the impact of open-source software on automotive
systems. We extracted and collected 4092 open source components from real-world
automotive firmware and compared the differences and similarities to 20010 commonly
used components in operating systems such as Linux. The results show that the
automotive firmware contains 79.8 open source components on average, which account
for 15.84% of all binary files in the firmware. Moreover, 61.15% detected libraries are
automotive-specific and are different from the commonly used components. By gaining
insights this
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research provides valuable recommendations to improve automotive security by

building the database of automotive-specific open source libraries.

2.4 LB4OMP: A Dynamic Load Balancing Library for Multithreaded Applications

[2022]

Exascale computing systems will exhibit high degrees of hierarchical parallelism,

with thousands of computing nodes and hundreds of cores per node. Efficiently
exploiting hierarchical parallelism is challenging due to load imbalance that arises at
multiple levels. OpenMP is the most widely-used standard for expressing and exploiting
the ever-increasing node-level parallelism. The scheduling options in OpenMP are
insufficient to address the load imbalance that arises during the execution of
multithreaded applications. The limited scheduling options in OpenMP hinder research
on novel scheduling techniques which require comparison with others from the
literature. This work introduces LB4OMP, an open-source dynamic load balancing
library that implements successful scheduling algorithms from the literature. LB4OMP
is a research infrastructure designed to spur and support present and future scheduling
research, for the benefit of multithreaded applications performance. Through an
extensive performance analysis campaign, we assess the effectiveness and demystify the
performance of all loop scheduling techniques in the library. We show that, for
numerous applications-systems pairs, the scheduling techniques in LB4OMP outperform
the scheduling options in OpenMP. Node-level load balancing using LB4OMP leads to
reduced cross-node load imbalance and to improved MPI+OpenMP applications
performance, which is critical for Exascale computing.

2.5 A Matching Game-Based Laboratory Learning System for Resources

Management in Remote Laboratories [2023]

Recently, increasing demand for remote laboratories is noticed, due to the shifting
of the educational systems from face-to-face education to online education through the
internet. A Remote-controlled laboratory is based on the use of real instrumentations and
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components, in which experiments are completely conducted and controlled remotely

by the students through the internet. Thus, it provides a hands-on learning experience
for students on an online basis. In order to realize this increasing demand for remote
laboratories, efficient management of the laboratory resources should be considered. In
this work, a novel laboratory learning system is proposed, which provides the flexibility
of deployment on any physical infrastructure, integrability with other different physical
laboratory resources, and scalability. Moreover, a mathematical model for the laboratory
learning system is formulated, to provide the basis for defining the optimization
problem. The problem of minimizing the number of blocked time slots per acquiring
student, by optimizing the association between the reserving students and the available
resources at different time slots is also formulated, which reflects the maximization of
resources utilization. Then, a matching game-based framework is proposed to optimally
solve the formulated problem. Simulation results show the significance of the proposed
matching game-based framework compared to other students to resources association
schemes, in minimizing the number of blocked time slots per acquiring student and
maximizing the resources utilization efficiency.

2.6 Control-Centric Living Laboratory for Management of Distributed

Energy Resources [2023]

Variability and uncertainty of renewable distributed generation increase power

grid complexity, necessitating the development of advanced control strategies.
demonstrates a real-world testbed and the implementation of control strategies on it to
mitigate the challenges associated with variability and uncertainty of renewable
distributed generation. This control-centric testbed includes 4.6 MW of controllable
building loads, a 1 MW solar array, and a 125 kW / 130 kWh battery energy storage
system (BESS). The capabilities of the testbed are illustrated by highlighting the
implementation of three specific scenarios relevant to future smart grid infrastructures.
In the first scenario, photovoltaic output variability is mitigated with the BESS using
adaptive moving average and adaptive state of charge control methods. The second and
third scenarios demonstrate

peak load management and load following control to manage uncertainty using the
Intelligent Load Control (ILC) algorithm. The ILC modifies controllable loads using a
prioritization matrix and an analytical hierarchy process. The three scenarios all operate
at a different time-constant, and are each effectively addressed, demonstrating the
versatility and flexibility of the presented testbed. This demonstrated ability to rapidly
test the efficacy of alternate control algorithms on a real system is crucial to the
maturation of future smart-grid.

2.7 Standards for the Integration of Online Laboratories With Learning

Management Systems [2023]

Laboratory work is essential in most applied science and engineering specific

coursers. The continuous advances in Information and Communication Technologies be
able the use of online laboratories (OLs). Their use is increased due to the advantages
they offer compared to conventional laboratories, as unfortunately verified during
Covid-19 pandemic. OLs and Learning Management Systems (LMSs) are key
technologies in the learning process field. Normally, the integration of OLs with LMSs
is carried out using proprietary or ad-hoc solutions. Furthermore, there are standards that
can be used for this integration, such as: LTI, IEEE P92741.1 (xAPI), SCORM and
IEEE1876. This work elaborates a survey which has been provided to the experts of
online laboratories for them to complete. Gathered information allowed authors to
diagnose the level of knowledge and use of the main standards for creating and
integrating OLs. In fact, the analysis of this information confirms that there is a lack of
criteria for selecting one standard against the others and how use it in the online
laboratory development. This work gives guidelines for selecting the most appropriate
standard according to desired characteristics of the online laboratory under
development.
2.8 New Scenarios and Trends in Nontraditional Laboratories From 2000 to 2020
[2024]

For educational institutions in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

(STEM) areas, the provision of practical learning scenarios is, traditionally, a major
concern. In the 21st century, the explosion of information and communication
technology (ICTs), as well as the universalization of low-cost hardware, has allowed the
proliferation of technical solutions for any field, in the case of experimentation,
encouraging the emergence and proliferation of nontraditional experimentation
platforms. This movement has resulted in enriched practical environments, with wider
adaptability for both students and teachers. In this article, the evolution of scholar
production has been analyzed at the global level from 2000 to 2020. Current and
emerging experimentation scenarios have been identified, specifying the scope and
boundaries between them.

2.9 libEnsemble: A Library to Coordinate the Concurrent Evaluation of Dynamic

Ensembles of Calculations [2022]

Almost all applications stop scaling at some point; those that don't are seldom
performant when considering time to solution on anything but aspirational/unicorn
resources. Recognizing these tradeoffs as well as greater user functionality in a near-
term exascale computing era, we present libEnsemble, a library aimed at particular
scalability- and capability-stretching uses. libEnsemble enables running concurrent
instances of an application in dynamically allocated ensembles through an extensible
Python library. We highlight the structure, execution, and capabilities of the library on
leading pre-exascale environments as well as advanced capabilities for exascale
environments and beyond.

2.10 Engineering Laboratories Chemical Waste Management—Introduction of a

Web-Based System [2023]

 As part of the global action toward the environmental challenges our world has
been facing recently, an urgent call for promoting environmental sustainability has
emerged to tackle the deterioration of the quality of the environment. The improper
management of chemical wastes generated by laboratories of higher education
institutions

has become a great concern, with minimal universities taking the initiative to tackle the
issue. In this study, a chemical waste management system consisting of four interrelated
functions has been developed in order to properly manage the chemical wastes
generated at the engineering laboratories of the University of Balamand. The use of
ChemSorter can help the university in developing real-time chemical inventories with
minimal cost using a user-friendly experimental setup. The study employed standard
software engineering methodology, starting with identifying system requirements and
designing the system accordingly. The ChemSorter prototype consisted of four modules:
experiment, inventory, library, and reporting, which were designed and tested during
implementation. The development of this on-campus chemical waste database
application helps reduce data entry time and improves decision support for waste
storage and disposal.

2.11 COALA: A Compiler-Assisted Adaptive Library Routines Allocation

Framework for Heterogeneous Systems [2024]

Experienced developers often leverage well-tuned libraries and allocate their

routines for computing tasks to enhance performance when building modern scientific
and engineering applications. However, such well-tuned libraries are meticulously
customized for specific target architectures or environments. Additionally, the
performance of their routines is significantly impacted by the actual input data of
computing tasks, which often remains uncertain until runtime. Accordingly, statically
allocating these library routines may hinder the adaptability of applications and
compromise performance, particularly in the context of heterogeneous systems. To
address this issue, we propose the Compiler-Assisted Adaptive Library Routines
Allocation (COALA) framework for heterogeneous systems. COALA is a fully
automated mechanism that employs compiler assistance for dynamic allocation of the
most suitable routine to each computing task on heterogeneous systems. It allows the
deployment of varying allocation policies tailored to specific optimization targets.
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the application compilation process, COALA reconstructs computing tasks and inserts a
probe for each of these tasks. Probes serve the purpose of conveying vital information
about the requirements of each task, including its computing objective, data size, and
computing flops, to a user-level allocation component at runtime. Subsequently, the
allocation component utilizes the probe information along with the allocation policy to
assign the most optimal library routine for executing the computing tasks. In our
prototype, we further introduce and deploy a performance-oriented allocation policy
founded on a machine learning-based performance evaluation method for library
routines. Experimental verification and evaluation on two heterogeneous systems reveal
that COALA can significantly improve application performance, with gains of up to
4.3x for numerical simulation software and 4.2x for machine learning applications, and
enhance system utilization by up to 27.8%.

2.12 A Systematical Study on Application Performance Management Libraries for

Apps [2022]

Being able to automatically detect the performance issues in apps can

significantly improve apps’ quality as well as having a positive influence on user
satisfaction. Application Performance Management (APM) libraries are used to locate
the apps’ performance bottleneck, monitor their behaviors at runtime, and identify
potential security risks. Although app developers have been exploiting application
performance management (APM) tools to capture these potential performance issues,
most of them do not fully understand the internals of these APM tools and the effect on
their apps. To fill this gap, in this paper, we conduct the first systematic study on APMs
for apps by scrutinizing 25 widely-used APMs for Android apps and develop a
framework named APM Hunter for exploring the usage of APMs in Android apps.
Using APM Hunter, we conduct a large-scale empirical study on 500,000 Android apps
to explore the usage patterns of APMs and discover the potential misuses of APMs. We
obtain two major findings: 1) some APMs still employ deprecated permissions and
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makes APMs fail to perform as expected; 2) inappropriate use of APMs can cause
privacy leaks. Thus, our study suggests that both APM vendors and developers should
design and use APMs scrupulously.

2.13 A Pattern-Based SpGEMM Library for Multi-Core and Many-Core

Architectures [2022]

General sparse matrix-matrix multiplication (SpGEMM) is one of the most

important mathematical library routines in a number of applications. In recent years,
several efficient SpGEMM algorithms have been proposed, however, most of them are
based on the compressed sparse row (CSR) format, and the possible performance gain
from exploiting other formats has not been well studied. And some specific algorithms
are restricted to parameter tuning that has a significant impact on performance. So the
particular format, algorithm, and parameter that yield the best performance for
SpGEMM remain undetermined. In this article, we conduct a prospective study on
format-specific parallel SpGEMM algorithms and analyze their pros and cons. We then
propose a pattern-based SpGEMM library, that provides a unified programming
interface in the CSR format, analyses the pattern of two input matrices, and
automatically determines the best format, algorithm, and parameter for arbitrary matrix
pairs. For this purpose, we build an algorithm set that integrates three new designed
algorithms with existing popular libraries, and design a hybrid deep learning model
called MatNet to quickly identify patterns of input matrices and accurately predict the
best solution by using sparse features and density representations. The evaluation shows
that this library consistently outperforms the state-of-the-art library. We also
demonstrate its adaptability in an AMG solver and a BFS algorithm with 30 percent
performance improvement.

2.14 A Flexible Framework for the Deployment of STEM Real Remote

Laboratories in Digital Electronics and Control Systems [2024]

The present work proposes a flexible framework for the deployment of real
remote laboratories (RRLs). These kinds of laboratory allow students to access hands-on

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experiences and experiments through an online platform, eliminating the geographical

and time constraints associated with traditional on-site laboratories. This innovative
approach has proven especially valuable in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics), where hands-on practice and interaction with
specialised equipment are critical to learning. In our approach, RRL has been developed
for practices in digital electronics and control systems considering multiple practical
situations related to distant learning using RRLs accessible through an online booking
system. This is an essential tool that allows students to make reservations accessing the
practical platform and due to that, it has been integrated into a particular learning
management system (LMS) using a separate database online server for greater
flexibility and usability. To perform laboratory activities remotely, each RRL instance
has local ad hoc hardware that enables the generation and control of different signals
letting users to test different practices with the same hardware. The proposed framework
can be applied in many knowledge fields and different educational levels for laboratory
resource sharing allowing students to receive new teaching technologies online that
allow them to use real laboratory equipment avoiding the use of simulations and related
constraints to on-site laboratories.
2.15 Towards a context-aware smart library management system [2015]

This paper proposes a context aware smart library management system. The
proposed work comprises a web application developed using MEAN stack that provides
contextaware interface for library management. The interface can be used to perform
different library management operations, such as managing members, keeping book
records, search a book, issue or return a book and track a book location; based on the
current context of user. There is a server module that uses kmeans clustering technique
to enable user to search data based on his preferences and current context. RFID tags are
embedded on library books that enable tracking of books. The server has a GSM modem
installed that sends SMS to users who have borrowed the books and the last date of
returning books has expired.

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2.16 Building And Development Of Library Website: A Case Study On Techno

India University Library [2024]

This paper is meant to serve as a starting point for library professionals, information
workers, students, and librarians who are considering the digital presence of their
libraries. The samples and background are taken from Techno India University; this
work is sufficiently general to be applicable to libraries of all dimensions, audiences,
means, capacities, and financial constraints. It is intended to spark discussion about
issues like accessibility and user experience within the library community and, ideally,
act as a catalyst for improvement. It will improve the quality of education, satisfy user
needs, and boost the use of library resources. For this reason, building a strong library
website now will pay off in the long run. It is simpler for users to access services and
documents in a single window on a well-designed library website. Through the website,
inquiries and services can be sent around-the-clock.

2.17 Design of an inventory information system for laboratory supplies [2023]

Data is inaccurate because it does not have a relevant data repository, data can be
lost or damaged, inefficient data search and technicians cannot know for sure the
amount of stock available. Based on some of the research above, the inventory
information system for Laboratory goods in the Information Technology Study Program
will be designed and built based on a website using the Laravel framework. The system
development method used is the Incremental model. Incremental models are the result
of a combination of elements from the waterfall model that are applied repeatedly, or it
can be called a combination of the waterfall model and the Prototype Model. During
testing, many errors were found in the system. Testing was carried out 4 times with a
total of 164 test cases. In the first test, 98 bugs were found which were then reported to
the programmer to be fixed. In the second test, 40 errors were found, in the third test, 19
errors were found, and in the last test conducted by the examiner, 0 bugs were found.
The design of the Laboratory Goods Inventory Information System (SIMBA) begins
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weaknesses of the old system using the PIECES method. Then proceed with conducting
a system requirements analysis and system feasibility analysis. After the analysis phase,
it is continued with the design stage which begins with the UML design method.

2.18 Content management system for creating library websites [2022]

The library's website is seen as a communication tool, helping to create and

publish information regarding its activities and services. Creating and maintaining an
interactive library website requires technical knowledge, money, and time. And keeping
the library website in the traditional way creates problems even for library staff with
little technical skills. Content management systems (CMS) are computer software
systems to organize, view and facilitate the creation of collaborative content. They
consist of predefined modules and functions for managing and organizing website
content. Using the content management system, library professionals can create and
update the website's focus on content and don't have to worry about the layout. This
document verifies the scope of the content management system for the library building
website.
2.19 A Network of Automatic Control Web-Based Laboratories [2022]

This article presents an innovative project in the context of remote

experimentation applied to control engineering education. Specifically, the authors
describe their experience regarding the analysis, design, development, and exploitation
of web-based technologies within the scope of automatic control. This work is part of an
inter-university project known as AutomatL@bs, in which seven Spanish universities
joined efforts to share their experimentation resources across the Internet. The paper
begins by providing a background of how the development of virtual and remote control
labs with pedagogical perspectives should be addressed. In particular, we present
examples of remote labs developed by two of the university groups taking part in
AutomatL@bs. We then present the automatic booking system that manages the access
of users to each laboratory's didactical setup. Next, we show the integration process of
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Learning Management System (LMS). Finally, an overall system assessment of the

students' perception of the quality of the experimental environment as a learning tool is
analyzed.

2.20 Advanced LMS Integration of SCORM Web Laboratories [2016]

E-learning and its hybrid counterpart—B-learning—have become standard tools

in higher education. The development of information and communications technologies
(ICTs) and their application to education has made this possible. Among ICT
technologies, the learning management system (LMS) has been the most important
development. Teaching labs have also undergone a technological evolution, enabling
them to be used online while interacting closely with LMSs. This paper presents a set of
procedures that ease the integration of Java and JavaScript laboratories with LMSs in
order to obtain adaptive learning contents, which are presented customized to students
based on their likes and results. It describes innovative tools implemented by us as a
Java package, a JavaScript library, and associated resources that achieve an advanced
Lab-LMS integration in a shared content object reference model (SCORM)
environment. These resources simplify communications between the elements of an
SCORM content package, including the embedded Web laboratory, and the LMS where
they are hosted. This paper describes the tools, procedures, and discusses its possibilities
and advantages, and shows the results of several use cases of Web Labs delivered to
undergraduate engineering students at University of Jaén that prove the validity of the
proposal obtaining adapted learning and good results.

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CHAPTER 3

EXISTING SYSTEM

This paper proposes a context aware smart library management system. The proposed
work comprises a web application developed using MEAN stack that provides
contextaware interface for library management. The interface can be used to perform
different library management operations, such as managing members, keeping book
records, search a book, issue or return a book and track a book location; based on the
current context of user. There is a server module that uses kmeans clustering technique
to enable user to search data based on his preferences and current context. RFID tags are
embedded on library books that enable tracking of books. The server has a GSM modem
installed that sends SMS to users who have borrowed the books and the last date of
returning books has expired.
3.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF EXISTING SYSTEM

The Existing library management system. It is an N-Tier application, comprising

a client side interface and server side comprising different tiers. The client comprises
interface for managing library members and books, issue a book and search books etc.
All the requests of clients are handled by web server. The web server processes each
requests of clients and interacts with other module at server end to furnish end user’s
requests. All of the user’s searches for a particular book are stored in a log database
which is then analyzed to determine preferences of users. The clustering algorithm is
used to classify user’s searches into different categories. User searches can be performed
based on his preferences. The database contains the complete information about the
library books and users in the form of document databases. The GSM module is used for
generating SMS to contact library users. The users can be contacted in case of becoming
late in returning a book or a new book of user’s interests has arrived in the library.

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Figure 3.1 Block Diagram of Existing System

The client side is used by end users to use library management service. It provides an
easy to use interface that can be implemented using a mobile application, Java applet,
WPF application or web browser. The client side connects with the server using HTTPS.
The client side comprises interfaces for login, managing books, generating various types
of reports (such as lost books report, transactions report and books present in the library
report etc.), searching books, issuing a book, returning book, generating fine on late
arrival and managing members etc.

Web application:

The web application implements the whole library management system. It

contains corresponding modules for managing library users and books, issuance of
book, tracking late users and generating reports etc. Each of the requests of client is
handled by web-server using Model View Controller (MVC) architecture. The web
application interacts with other modules (such as database, GSM modem, clustering
component) at the server

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end to process client’s request. The web application can be implemented as Servlets,
Java Server Pages (JSP), Java Server Faces (JSF), Active Server Pages .NET (ASP.
NET), Professional Home Pages (PHP) or NodeJS.

Database:

The database stores the information about library management system in the form
of document databases. This includes documents such as:

Books: Complete details about books.

Members: The active members of library.

Transactions: Books issued to members Archive: Books that have been archived.

Book Shelf: The book shelves in the library where the books will be placed.
Database triggers are installed to generate SMS to users in case of getting late in
submission of records.

Managing Books:

Every book has an RFID tag storing the complete information about the book
such as title, author, year of publication, publisher and edition etc. Any new book that
enters into the premises of library will get automatically registered in the database. Once
the new arrivals have been registered in library records, the profiles of the user are
searched for their preferences. For every book, all the users whose profile reflects that
user is interested in this book are informed via GSM module.

Clustering:

All of the user’s activity is logged into a log. These logs are then group into k different
categories. Using k-means clustering algorithm [9], all the user’s searches stored in log
are clustered into k groups. A particular user’s interests are then mapped onto one of
these groups. A user’s search result is then ranked based on how closely it maps to
user’s preferences.

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3.2 DRAWBACKS OF EXISTING SYSTEM

Lack of Scalability Consideration

The diagram doesn’t show how the system will grow if more users start using it
or if new services are added. There are no signs of a load balancer or multiple servers
that can share the traffic when many requests come in at once.

Absence of Security Layers Beyond HTTPS

While HTTPS helps keep data safe during transmission, the diagram doesn’t
show other important security features like firewalls (to block harmful traffic) or ways
to check user identities like passwords. It also doesn’t show how sensitive data, like user
activity logs, is protected.
No Fault Tolerance or Redundancy

There is no mention of backup systems that could take over if something goes
wrong. For example, having more than one web server or database can help keep the
system running smoothly. The GSM module is a single point of failure, meaning if it
breaks, the whole system could be affected.

Limited Depiction of Data Flow and Processing

The diagram doesn’t explain how data moves between different parts of the
system or how they depend on each other. For instance, it’s unclear how the clustering
algorithm uses real-time data from user logs. It is also not clear whether the clustering
algorithm works right away or processes data in batches.

No User Authentication or Authorization

The system lacks features to check if users are who they say they are, which is
important to stop unauthorized people from accessing the system. There is no user
management module shown, which is necessary for systems that have many users.

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Limited Explanation of the GSM Module

The diagram doesn’t explain how the GSM module works with other parts or
when it will be used. Relying on GSM for communication might not be the best choice
since newer technologies like Voice over Internet Protocol could work better.

Database Performance Bottleneck

The diagram suggests that triggers are important, but if they are not optimized,
they could slow down the database, especially when many users are accessing it at once.
There is no mention of caching (storing data temporarily for quick access) or using
multiple databases to reduce the load on one database.
Missing Frontend Load Handling

The diagram does not show how the frontend connects to the backend using APIs,
middleware, or microservices. These tools can help separate different parts of the
system, making it easier to manage and update.

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CHAPTER 4

PROPOSED SYSTEM

4.1 THORY AND BLOCK DIAGRAM

The Digital Library and Laboratory Management System is a helpful tool for organizing
a library and a lab. It starts with a User Login, where people enter their username and
password to get in. Once they log in, the system checks who they are and what they can
do.
 Figure 4.1 Block Diagram of Proposed Library and Laboratory Management System

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Book Management Module:

This module handles everything related to library books. Users can add new books,
update book details, and search for books quickly. It helps keep the library collection
neat and easy to explore, making it faster to find specific books.

Member Management Module:

The Member Management Module manages information about people who use the
library. It allows staff to add new members and keep their information up-to-date,
ensuring accurate records. This module also helps staff keep track of who can borrow
items and reach out to members if needed.

Inventory Management Module:

This module keeps a list of all the resources in the library and lab. It shows users what’s
in stock, including books, tools, and other materials. With this information, users can
easily check availability and identify items that might need to be reordered.

Equipment Management Module:

The Equipment Management Module is responsible for tracking lab equipment. It helps
staff check if equipment is working properly or needs maintenance. This module keeps
lab equipment safe and ready to use, reducing the risk of malfunction during use.

Circulation Management Module:

This module manages the borrowing and returning of library items. It works with the
Book and Member Modules to log each transaction, showing who has borrowed what
and when it’s due back. Real-time information on loaned items makes it easy to keep the
library’s resources organized and available for everyone.

Report & Analytics Module:

This module collects data on how library and lab resources are used. It shows details
like which books are borrowed most often, how frequently certain lab tools are used,
and other

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patterns. Staff can use this data to understand what’s popular, plan for future purchases,
or schedule maintenance on heavily used equipment. This makes managing resources
easier and helps meet users' needs.

Notifications & Alerts:

The Notifications & Alerts feature keeps users informed with helpful reminders. It sends
alerts about items due soon, helping users avoid late returns. It also shares updates on
new resources, such as newly added books or lab equipment, so users know what’s
available.

Overall, this system keeps both the library and lab well-organized. It makes it easy for
users to find and borrow what they need, and helps staff manage resources smoothly.
With all information in one place, the library and lab become more efficient and user-
friendly for everyone.

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CHAPTER 6
CONCLUSION AND FUTERSCOPES
6.1 CONCLUSION
The WordPress-based Digital Library and Laboratory Management System combines
library and lab functions in one place, making it easier to manage resources and
providing a better experience for users. This system streamlines tasks like tracking
books, managing lab equipment, and sending reminders, helping both staff and users
find what they need quickly. Looking ahead, future updates will focus on adding new
features and studying how the system benefits academic work over time. This ongoing
improvement aims to make the system even more useful and supportive for all users.

6.2 FUTURE SCOPES

The future of a digital library and lab management system using WordPress is full of
exciting possibilities. We can make it easier for users to find what they need by creating
simple, personalized dashboards and using smart technology, like artificial intelligence,
to suggest resources based on their interests. A mobile app would allow users to access
library and lab materials from their phones anytime. We should also enhance security
with features like two-factor authentication to protect user information. Including tools
for teamwork will make it easier for users to collaborate on projects. Additionally,
linking the system with other educational platforms will create a more complete
experience. Providing training materials, tutorials, and live chat support will help users
learn the system better. We can also track resource usage to promote sustainability and
reduce waste. By making the system customizable, different libraries and labs can adjust
it to meet their needs. Finally, adding cloud storage will let users access documents from
anywhere. With these improvements, the WordPress-based system can grow and better
support students and researchers in labs.

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