Description
Objective:
To design a comprehensive UML class diagram for a Library Management System. This exercise will help students understand the practical applications of UML in software design and enhance their ability to model complex systems.
Scenario:
You are required to design a Library Management System for a university library. The system should be capable of managing books, patrons (students and faculty), and library staff interactions.
Requirements:
Book Management:
Each book should have details like title, author, ISBN, publication year, genre, and status (available, borrowed, under repair).
Implement functionality for adding new books, removing old books, and updating book details.
Patron Management:
Patrons can be students or faculty members. Each patron should have details like ID, name, contact information, and current borrowed books.
Include features to add new patrons, update patron information, and remove patrons.
Borrowing and Returning Books:
Implement the borrowing process, including checking the availability of books and due dates.
Manage the return of books, including updating book status and managing late returns.
Library Staff:
Staff members should have details like staff ID, name, role, and contact information.
Include functionalities for staff to manage books, assist patrons, and process borrowing and returning of books.
Search Functionality:
Implement a search feature for books and patrons based on various criteria like title, author, genre, patron ID, etc.
Fine Management:
Develop a system for managing fines for late returns, including calculating fines and processing fine payments.
Deliverables:
Class Diagram:
Create a detailed UML class diagram representing all the entities (like Books, Patrons, Staff) with their attributes and methods.
Show relationships between classes, including inheritance, association, aggregation, and composition.
Submission Guidelines:
Submit the class diagram in a standard UML format.
Evaluation Criteria:
Completeness of the class diagram and inclusion of all necessary classes and relationships.
Accuracy in representing relationships and attributes.
Clarity and organization of the diagram and accompanying documentation.
This assignment will test your ability to apply UML concepts in a practical scenario and develop a foundational design for a real-world application.
