Library Management System

This is a Java-based Library Management System that allows users to manage a collection of publications and patrons, and handle checkouts and returns. The system follows Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and provides a menu-driven interface for users to interact with the library data.

Features

• Add Publication: Add new publications to the library.
• Add Video: Add new video materials to the library.
• Add Patron: Register new patrons to the library.
• Check Out Publication: Allow patrons to check out publications.
• Check In Publication: Return checked-out publications to the library.
• List Patrons: Display a list of all registered patrons.
• List Publications: Display a list of all available publications.
• Open: Load library data from a text file.
• Save: Save the current library data to a text file.
• Exit: Exit the system.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java: Ensure that Java is installed on your machine. You can verify this by running java -version in your terminal.
• Apache Ant: This project uses Apache Ant for building. Make sure you have Ant installed. You can verify this by running ant -version in your terminal.

Compilation and Execution

1. Compile the Project:

   • Navigate to the project directory where the build.xml file is located.
   • Run the following command to compile the project:

     ant

2. Run the Project:

   • After the compilation is successful, run the main program using the following command:

     java mdi.LibraryManager

How to Use

• Upon running the program, you will be presented with the main menu.
• Choose an option by entering the corresponding number.
• You can open a .txt file to load the library's data. This data can be modified during the session.
• Use the Save option to write the changes back to the .txt file. The file will reflect all changes made during the session.

Example Usage