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Knowledge Circle - Library Management System

A student-first digital library system designed for First Nations learning, facilitating digital lending, virtual reading, and smart inventory management.

Key Features

  • Digital Lending & Virtual Reading
  • Smart Inventory Management
  • Student Portal with Digital ID
  • Public Catalog with Search & Filter
  • Role-Based Access (Students, Librarians, Admins)
  • Operations Dashboard for Staff
  • Command Center for Administrators
  • Real-time Stats & Analytics
  • Automated Due Date Reminders
  • Offline Access for Remote Libraries

Project Summary

Welcome to the Knowledge Circle, a student-first digital library system designed for First Nations learning. This modern application facilitates digital lending, virtual reading, and smart inventory management.

Application Overview

1. Library - Home

The entry point to the system, designed to be welcoming and informative.

Prominent call-to-actions for browsing books and accessing the student portal.
Key Features: Highlights Digital Lending, Virtual Reading, and the Smart System.
Navigation: Easy access to the Catalog and Login.

2. Public Catalog

A comprehensive digital archive available to all users.

Search & Filter: Find books by title, author, or ISBN.
Responsive Grid: Browse books with clear cover previews and availability status.
Digital Archive: Access digital resources directly.

3. Student Dashboard

A personalized hub for students to manage their reading journey.

Digital ID: Quick access to student QR code for physical library checkouts.
Loan Management: View active loans, due dates, and notifications for overdue items.
Direct Actions: Read books online or renew loans with a single click.
History & Fines: Track past reads and any outstanding fines.

User Roles & Permissions

The system is designed with granular access controls to support the entire school community.

🎓 Students

Students have a read-only view of the library's resources but full control over their personal reading experience.

Access: Login via Student Portal using unique credentials.
Capabilities: Browse catalog, view history, virtual reading, generate digital QR code.

📚 Librarians (Staff)

Staff members focus on the day-to-day operations of the library.

Access: Login via the Management Portal.
Capabilities: Operations Dashboard, Book Management, Loan Processing, Inventory Tracking.

🛡️ Administrators

Admins have full control over the system, including user management and high-level analytics.

Access: Login via the Management Portal (Command Center).
Capabilities: Command Center metrics, Staff Management, System Health monitoring.

4. Admin & Management Dashboard

The central hub for library staff and administrators.

Real-time Stats: Monitor total books, active students, and loan status.
Activity Analytics: Track checkout trends over time.

Technical Specifications

Architecture

Modular monolith with microservices for circulation and cataloging

Database

  • MongoDB

Security

Role-based access with audit logs, GDPR compliant

Deployment

Cloud-native (AWS, Azure), supports on-premise

Platforms

  • Web
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Android

Integrations

  • Google Books API
  • Open Library

Languages

  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Python

Frameworks

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Django
  • GraphQL

Screenshots

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What Our Client Says

— Sarah Thompson
"MACSBIT's library system has revolutionized how we manage thousands of resources. From cataloging to circulation, everything is intuitive, fast, and reliable. Our patrons love the search, and staff productivity has increased by over 50%."

— Sarah Thompson – Chief Librarian,

Contact us to schedule a demo

✉️ Email: contact@macsbit.ca

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