Online Library Management System using PHP, HTML, and CSS

I'll create a complete library management system that allows administrators to manage books, members, and borrowing transactions, while providing users with an interface to browse, search, and borrow books.

Project Structure

Let's start by creating the core files for our library management system:

Now, let's create the login and registration pages:

Now, let's create the admin dashboard and book management pages:

Now, let's create the book management page for the admin:

Let's create the add book page:

Finally, let's create the SQL database structure:

Installation and Setup Instructions

To set up this Online Library Management System:

1. Database Setup:

   • Create a MySQL database named library_management
   • Import the database.sql file to create the necessary tables and sample data

2. File Structure:

   • Place all the files in your web server directory (e.g., htdocs for XAMPP)
   • Make sure the directory structure matches the file paths in the code

3. Configuration:

   • Update the database connection details in includes/db_connect.php if needed
   • Create the uploads/covers directory and ensure it has write permissions

4. Default Admin Login:

   • Email: admin@library.com
   • Password: admin123

Features

1. User Management:

   • User registration and login
   • Different access levels (admin and regular users)

2. Book Management:

   • Add, edit, and delete books
   • Upload book cover images
   • Categorize books

3. Borrowing System:

   • Borrow and return books
   • Track due dates and overdue books
   • Calculate fines for late returns

4. Search and Browse:

   • Search books by title, author, or category
   • Browse books by category

5. Admin Dashboard:

   • Overview of library statistics
   • Manage users, books, and borrowings
   • Generate reports

This system provides a complete solution for managing a library's resources online, making it easier for both administrators and users to interact with the library's collection.