A Computerized Library System

For

Philippine College of Criminology High School

A Project Presented to the

Faculty of STI College Caloocan

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

For Software Engineering Subject

By

Cuyuca, Abba Von

Garcia, Sharmaine

Metiam, Rodel

Pacia, Russan

Padua, Arnel

Ms. Ruvina Teope

(Subject Teacher)
 CHAPTER 1

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

1.1.1 Information System (IS) – or Application Landscape is any combination

of information technology and people’s activities that support
operations, management, and decision making. In a very broad sense, the
tern information system is frequently used to refer to the interaction
between people, processes data, and technology. In this sense, the term
is used to refer not only to the information and communication
technology (ICT) an organization uses, but also to the way in which
people interact with this technology in support of business processes.

1.1.2 Transaction processing system – is a type of information system. TPSs

collect, store, modify, and retrieve the transaction of an organization. A
transaction is an event that generate or modifies data that is eventually
stored in an information system. To be considered a transaction
processing system the computer must pass the ACID test. The essence of
a transaction program is that it manages data that must be left in a
consistent state e.g. if an electronic payment is made, the amount must
be both withdraw from one account and added to the other, it cannot
complete only one of those step. Either both must occur, or neither. In
case of failure preventing transaction completion, the partially executed
transaction processing, it is particularly important for online processing, if
e.g. an airline seat reservation system is accessed by multiple operators,
 after an empty seat inquiry, the seat reservation data must be locked
until the reservation is made otherwise another user may get the
impression the seat is still free while it is actually being booked at the
time. Without proper transaction monitoring, double booking may occur.
Other transaction monitor functions include deadlock detection and
resolution (deadlocks may be inevitable in certain cases of cross-
dependence on data), and transaction logging (in journals) for forward
recovery in case of massive failures.

1.1.3 Integrated Library System (ILS) also known as library management

system (LMS) – is an enterprise resource planning system for a library,
used to track items owned, orders made, bills paid, and patrons who
have borrowed. An ILS usually comprises a relational database, software
to interact with that database, and two graphical user interfaces (one for
patrons, one for staff). Most ILSes separate software functions into
discrete programs called modules, each of them integrated with a unified
interface.
Examples of modules might include:
 Acquisitions (ordering, receiving, and invoicing materials)
 Cataloging(classifying and indexing materials)
 Serials (tracking magazine and newspaper holdings)
 The OPAC (public interface for users)

Larger libraries use an ILS to order and acquire, receive and invoice,
catalog circulate, track and shelve materials. Smaller libraries such as
those in private homes or non-profit organizations (like churches or
synagogues), often forgo the expense and maintenance required to run
an ILS, and instead use a library computer system.

1.1.4 Background of the Study

Former Supreme Court Justice Felix Angelo Bautista founded the
Philippine College of criminology or PCCr and the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) granted its approval in 1954. It is the pioneer school of
criminology for scientific crime detection and police science education in
the Philippines. Located at 650 Sales Street, Sta. Cruz Manila Philippines.

The institution aims to contribute to the country’s security, peace and

order through a holistic criminology education and continuous
development of students and professionals. In addition, the school
endeavors to inculcate integer, devotion to duty enlightened leadership,
sense of community and love of God and country, as a way of life for
students and practitioners of criminology and law through the Manila
Law College (MLC).

The primary purpose and activity presently engaged in by the PCCr-MLC

is to maintain and administer an educational and institution school. The
school offers Doctoral, Master and Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, High
School Diploma and conduct review classes of Licensure Examinations in
Criminology through the PCCr Review Center State, the United Kingdom
and other standards recommended by the International Society of
Criminology. These, however, are modified to suit the requirements of
the PNP, NBI, and NAPOLCOM.
The Vision and Mission of Philippine College of Criminology:

Mission: To prepare students to be efficient and effective professionals in

the field of criminology and law enforcement, law, public and criminal
justice.
Vision: To be a world renowned school of criminology and law.
1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.2.1 General Problem

 How to develop a computerized Library System for Philippine

College of Criminology High School that will provide an accurate
and systematized managing of books?

1.2.2 Specific Problems

 How will assist and organize the borrowing transactions?

The Students or the Borrowers used their library card for
borrowing books then the librarian records the borrowed books in
the log book with the borrower’s name, contact number, date,
book i.d. number, and the title of the book.
 How will manage all the returning transactions of books?
The librarian will browse the log book to confirm if the
borrower(s) return the book, if the book is returned before the due
date then the librarian will return the library card.
 How will organize the list of all the lost books?
The librarian records in the log book all the lost books and
the information about the book, if the book is lost there will be a
certain punishment for the borrower.
1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.3.1 General Objective

To develop and design a Computerized Library System for Philippine

College of Criminology High School that will enhance and improve their
current system more accurate and will manage a systematize
transactions of book.

1.3.2 Specific Objective

 To develop a module that will assist and organize the borrowing

transactions of books in the library
The proposed system will help the librarian to assist and
organize all the transactions of borrowed books.
 To develop a module that will manage all the returning
transactions of books
The proposed system helps the librarian to manage and
monitor all the transactions of returned books.
 To develop a module that will organize the list of all the lost
books
The proposed system helps the librarian to make the list of
all the lost books organize and manageable.
1.4 Significance of the study

1.4.1 The library

With this proposed system, it will lessen the time of finding books,
also keeping of record such as student profile, book information and list
of book borrowed will be easy to monitor.

1.4.2 The librarian and the students

Having this proposed system the librarian will generate a

favorable outcome of service to the students and faculty member that
will give their satisfaction.

1.4.3 The Proponents

The significant of the studies to us being the proponent of the

system, with this proposed system we will be able to apply our
knowledge and skills in creating a system that will hopefully come up
with a good outcome and we will also provide the most suitable solution
needed by the company.

1.5 Scope and Limitations

The proposed system has modules that will help the school library,
librarian, students and faculty members to make solution for the problems that
their dealing on all the transactions in the library. These modules are design to
make transaction in the school library easier and organize. However the
proponent has some limitations in the system.
 1.5.1 Scope
The system will only cover the following features:

CHAPTER 2

2.0 Methodology

2.1 Prototype Methodology

A Prototyping methodology is a software development process which
allows developers to create portions of the solution to demonstrate functionality
and make needed refinements before developing the final solution. Think of the
annual Detroit car show where some automakers will introduce a concept car or
prototype. Depending upon interest, it may eventually become a full-scale
production vehicle or it may be modified based on consumer reaction. Software
prototyping is somewhat similar. It produces a “throw-away” solution that is
designed for the sole purpose of verifying user functionality and for
demonstrating capability. It is an excellent way for the development team to
confirm understanding of the requirements and ensure that proposed solution is
consistent with business expectations.
 Prototyping Diagram

Initial requirements
Identify the Problem Develop Prototype

Working Prototype

Convert to Operational System

Prototype is inefficient

New Requirements

Problem

Implement and Use Prototype Revise and Enhance Prototype

New Version

In this methodology, there are phases that should follow:

1. Identify the problem.

a. In this phase, the problem should be identified first in order to know
what possible or solutions or module can be used.
2. Develop prototype.
a. In this phase, the system is start to build with the requirements
needed and process that should be followed.
3. Implementation and use of prototype.
a. In this phase, the system are implemented and tested if it’s properly
working to requirements that the client want to be in the system and
if is an error that need version.
4. Revise and Enhance prototype.
a. In this phase, the errors that encountered during the implementation
are being revised and enhanced.
5. Convert operational system.
a. In this phase, the system is ready to use based on the requirements of
the client and maintenance of the system is included.