Library Management System
A system for cataloging books, lending them out and keeping member accounts, built so people in Himamaylan City can find and borrow books more easily.
Office & Partners
- Office of VM Justin Gatuslao: City Government of Himamaylan
- Himamaylan City Public Library: Main implementation partner
- PIES Information Technology Solutions: Design & development
Library Management System helps the library catalog its books, lend them out and keep track of its members, and helps the public find what is on the shelves. We developed it under the Office of VM Justin Gatuslao.
Staff use it to manage the book inventory, record borrowing and returns, keep member records and print reports on how the library is used. Patrons can browse the collection and manage their own accounts, and staff can serve them faster.
The system is part of Himamaylan City's work on education and literacy.
Core Features
Catalog Management
- One book database with search, categories and a live availability status.
Borrowing & Returns
- Simple checkout and check-in, due dates worked out automatically, and overdue alerts.
Patron Management
- Member registration, borrowing history, digital library cards and user activity logs.
Reports & Analytics
- Usage statistics, popular titles, circulation reports and inventory forecasting.
Barcode & RFID Integration
- Faster check-in and check-out with barcode scanning, and optional RFID support.
Reservations & Holds
- Patrons place their own hold requests and get notified automatically when the item is available.
Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
- A web portal where patrons search the inventory, check availability and manage their account.
Role-Based Access
- Separate admin, librarian and staff dashboards, with permissions set per role.
Key Benefits
- Saves time for library staff and volunteers.
- Patrons can serve themselves and see what is available right now.
- Fewer manual errors and less paperwork, because every transaction is logged digitally.
- Makes it easier for the community to reach the library's books and resources.
- Gives staff usage figures to help decide which books to buy and how to budget.