The intelligent borrowing and returning system is a library management system based on modern computer technology and network communication technology. Its main purpose is to realize automated and intelligent book borrowing services. This article will introduce the intelligent borrowing and returning system in detail from the aspects of system principle, functional modules, workflow, and technical features.

1. System principle

The intelligent borrowing and returning system is mainly composed of electronic tags, induction antennas, readers, main controllers, and network communication equipment. Each book will be affixed with a label with an electronic label, and each reader will also have a library card with an electronic label. When the reader borrows a book, put the library card in the area of ​​the induction antenna, the system will automatically recognize the information of the library card, and store the borrowing record in the database. When the reader returns the book, put the book in the area of ​​the induction antenna, the system will automatically identify the information of the book and store the return record in the database. When borrowing books, if the reader borrows more than the specified number of days, the system will automatically generate a fine record until the reader returns and pays the fine.

2. Functional modules

The intelligent borrowing and returning system mainly includes functional modules such as book management, reader management, borrowing management, book return management, fine management, and query statistics. Among them, book management, reader management and borrowing management are the core functions of the system, which mainly completes the book and reader information management and the business process of borrowing and returning books. Book return management and fine management are auxiliary functions of the system, which are mainly used to deal with readers who fail to return books on time and generate fine records. The query statistics module is a data analysis tool of the system, which is mainly used to display data such as book borrowing status and reader borrowing history.

3. Workflow

The workflow of the intelligent borrowing and returning system is as follows:

The reader holds the library card and swipes the card in the induction antenna area;

The system automatically identifies the reader’s information and stores the borrowing record in the database;

The reader selects the book to be borrowed and places it in the induction antenna area;

The system automatically identifies the book information and stores the borrowing record in the database;

Readers leave with library cards and books;

When readers return books, place books in the sensing antenna area;

The system automatically identifies the book information and stores the return record in the database;

When readers borrow books overdue or fail to return books as required, the system will generate corresponding fine records and display them on the system interface.

4. Technical Features

The intelligent borrowing and returning system adopts the latest RFID technology, which can automatically identify and record borrowing information, greatly improving the efficiency of book management and circulation; at the same time, the system also has the characteristics of safe and reliable data, friendly operation interface, and powerful functions, which is convenient for users to use . In addition, multiple intelligent borrowing and returning systems can be connected to each other through the network to realize online book inquiry, cross-library borrowing and cultural exchanges, and provide readers with more convenient borrowing services.