PMayala/Makta

Maktaba is a comprehensive library management system designed for Rwandan high schools. It streamlines the management of books, members, and borrowing history, offering robust features for efficient library operations. # Maktaba - Library Management System Maktaba is a library management system designed to streamline the management of library resources, including books, members, and borrowing history, specifically tailored for Rwandan high schools. ## Features - Member management (students and staff) - Book management (adding, updating, categorizing) - Borrowing and returning books - Viewing borrowing history - Authentication and access control for librarians ## Technologies Used - Node.js - Express.js - MongoDB - Mongoose - JWT for authentication ## Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Node.js and npm installed - MongoDB installed and running ### Installation 1. Clone the repository: ```bash git clone github.com cd maktaba ``` 2. Install dependencies: ```bash npm install ``` 3. Create a `.env` file in the root directory and add the following: ```env MONGO_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/maktaba JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key PORT=5000 ``` 4. Start the server: ```bash npm start ``` The server should now be running on `localhost`. ## API Endpoints ### Authentication - **POST /api/auth/register**: Register a new librarian - **POST /api/auth/login**: Librarian login - **POST /api/auth/logout**: Librarian logout ### Members - **GET /api/members**: List all members - **GET /api/members/{member_id}**: Get details of a specific member - **POST /api/members**: Add a new member - **PUT /api/members/{member_id}**: Update member information - **DELETE /api/members/{member_id}**: Remove a member ### Books - **GET /api/books**: List all books - **GET /api/books/{book_id}**: Get details of a specific book - **POST /api/books**: Add a new book - **PUT /api/books/{book_id}**: Update book information - **DELETE /api/books/{book_id}**: Remove a book ### Categories - **GET /api/categories**: List all categories - **GET /api/categories/{category_id}**: Get details of a specific category - **POST /api/categories**: Add a new category - * …