RFID Enabled Progressive Web Application for Library Management System - Sell Project

This project introduces a smart, future-ready RFID-based Library Management System integrated with a Progressive Web Application (PWA) designed to modernize library services at Saint Louis University. Leveraging existing UHF RFID infrastructure, the system automates book borrowing, returns, and inventory tracking through real-time monitoring and self-service kiosks, significantly reducing queues, manual workload, and human error. The platform-independent PWA delivers a seamless, contactless experience across devices, enabling patrons to check book availability, manage borrowing and returns, view history, and receive automated notifications, including system-generated fine computation for overdue materials. The system is built around three core modules: Patrons, Librarians, and Administrator. Librarians can efficiently manage catalogues, monitor inventory, mark books as lost or damaged, and receive patron requests for new book acquisitions. The project is currently 80% functional, with the Administrator module in prototype stage and ready for further development to support full system governance, role management, and global configuration. Proven through testing, the system enhances operational efficiency, improves inventory accuracy, and offers a scalable, cost-effective foundation for institutions seeking a near-complete, customizable smart library solution.