LibraryManagementSystem

Objective

Build a basic console-based Library Management System using Java that allows:

• Viewing books and users
• Issuing a book to a user
• Returning a borrowed book
• Displaying data in the console with validation

It uses Java console input/output and runs in a loop until the user exits.

Tools Used

• Java (JDK 24)
• Eclipse IDE
• Git & GitHub

How to Run the Project in Eclipse

1. Open Eclipse IDE
2. Create a new Java Project
   • File → New → Java Project
   • Name it: 'Task3'
   • Click Finish
3. Create a new Java class
   • Right-click on src → New > Class
   • Name: 'LibraryManagementSystem'
   • Check the option: public static void main(String[] args)
   • Click Finish
4. Write the code
   • in 'LibraryManagementSystem.java'
5. Run the program
   • Right-click the file → Run As → Java Application
6. Use the terminal in Eclipse
   • Choose options from the menu to view books, users, issue or return books

Key Concepts Practiced

• Java Classes & Objects (Book, User, Library)
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP Principles)
• Encapsulation (private fields with getters/setters)
• ArrayList for dynamic in-memory storage
• Control Structures (if, while, switch)
• Scanner Class for user input
• Method Overriding (toString() for clean output)