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Hebi-No-Shisho is aiming to be a simple tool for small town schools to manage their libraries with minimal overhead.

I created this project mostly as an exercise in python programming and because one of the schools in my local area is struggling with its current library software. The thing is FileMaker based, poorly secured against incompetent usage, installed on a morbidly outdated workstation and just clunky to use. So I am trying to replace it with something a little more user friendly and a little less sensitive to misuse.

Basics

• All dangerous activities (everything except loaning books, returning books and basic reporting) is protected by password.
• Ideally all operations can be performed by a single person holding a barcode scanner. Mouse and keyboard interactions shall be kept to a minimum.

Database

See the Database Structure page.

Workflows

I am using the following pages to flesh out the workflows that will be supported by Hebi-No-Shisho.

• Importing FileMaker Database
• Entering New Books
• Loaning a Book
• Returning a Book
• Adding Users
• Updating Users