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System and Problem
for a

Library Management System


Smallsville, USA

Our public library in Smallsville is in need of a computer system to
help keep track of who checks books in and out, as well as to keep
track of fines and print reports for us. We have been making out fine
for years recording the information by hand, but Sally and Mary just
don’t have the handwriting they used to, especially at 72 and 81,
respectively. Our new librarian, Marcus, is young and energetic, and
just doesn’t have the patience to keep handwritten records. As head
librarian he wants to be able to do more for our community than just
keep track of books, so he wants to be able to mail out notices of
special events and the like.

Therefore, he has made note of the items he thinks need to be
included in this system. Keep in mind that he knows very little about
computers, so he has probably left some things out. Please feel free
to make any additions or corrections that you feel are absolutely
necessary. Also bear in mind that we are a small town, and do not
have an unlimited budget for such a system or the training required
to use it. A single PC should suffice for our needs right now, but we
might want to grow to two or three, connected together, in a couple
of years.

Here are the main items that are needed:

a. Add a new library patron and be able to edit their basic
information

b. Remove a patron. Ensure that the patron has no books borrowed
and no unpaid fines before deleting them. Provide notice
appropriately.

c. Print a list of all patrons (in some sensible order).

d. Print a list of all patrons with outstanding fines.

e. Add a new book to the catalog. Be able to edit basic book info.

f. Remove a book from the catalog. Ensure no one has it borrowed.
Notify appropriately and do not delete if out.




g. Record a book as lost.

h. Record that a particular patron is borrowing a particular book.

i. Record that someone has returned a particular book. Report any
fines owing and update patron account.

j. Record that a patron has paid some money toward his or her
outstanding fines.

k. Print all overdue books, and who has them.

l. Print address mailing labels

Do not attempt to provide card catalog services for allowing patrons

to search for books, although we may want to expand the system
later to include this capability with multiple stations. You may
assume each book has a unique acquisition number, and you may
use these numbers to refer to books borrowed and returned. For
each book, record acquisition number, title, author and any other
information you need to process the above commands.


For patrons include name, complete address, a unique ID number,

phone number, email and any other info you need to complete the
tasks


In the future we may also engage in inter-library loans with

neighboring cities, and would like to consider self-check stations in
the future since we have a ra ...

1. System and Problem
for a

Library Management System


Smallsville, USA

Our public library in Smallsville is in need of a computer
system to
help keep track of who checks books in and out, as well as to
keep
track of fines and print reports for us. We have been making out
fine
for years recording the information by hand, but Sally and Mary
just
don’t have the handwriting they used to, especially at 72 and
81,
respectively. Our new librarian, Marcus, is young and energetic,
and
just doesn’t have the patience to keep handwritten records. As
head
librarian he wants to be able to do more for our community than
just
keep track of books, so he wants to be able to mail out notices
of
special events and the like.

Therefore, he has made note of the items he thinks need to be
included in this system. Keep in mind that he knows very little
about
computers, so he has probably left some things out. Please feel

2. free
to make any additions or corrections that you feel are absolutely
necessary. Also bear in mind that we are a small town, and do
not
have an unlimited budget for such a system or the training
required
to use it. A single PC should suffice for our needs right now,
but we
might want to grow to two or three, connected together, in a
couple
of years.

Here are the main items that are needed:

a. Add a new library patron and be able to edit their basic
information

b. Remove a patron. Ensure that the patron has no books
borrowed
and no unpaid fines before deleting them. Provide notice
appropriately.

c. Print a list of all patrons (in some sensible order).

d. Print a list of all patrons with outstanding fines.

e. Add a new book to the catalog. Be able to edit basic book
info.

f. Remove a book from the catalog. Ensure no one has it
borrowed.
Notify appropriately and do not delete if out.

3. g. Record a book as lost.

h. Record that a particular patron is borrowing a particular
book.

i. Record that someone has returned a particular book. Report
any
fines owing and update patron account.

j. Record that a patron has paid some money toward his or her
outstanding fines.

k. Print all overdue books, and who has them.

l. Print address mailing labels

Do not attempt to provide card catalog services for allowing
patrons

to search for books, although we may want to expand the system
later to include this capability with multiple stations. You may
assume each book has a unique acquisition number, and you
may
use these numbers to refer to books borrowed and returned. For
each book, record acquisition number, title, author and any
other
information you need to process the above commands.


For patrons include name, complete address, a unique ID
number,

phone number, email and any other info you need to complete
the
tasks

4. In the future we may also engage in inter-library loans with

neighboring cities, and would like to consider self-check
stations in
the future since we have a rather small staff. Please feel free to
suggest other useful and innovative technologies for future
expansion.





Assessment Preparation Checklist:
To prepare for this assessment:
Read Part III: Chapter 12 from your textbook, Perspectives on
Argument. This chapter reading discusses the strategies you can
use to revise your research paper.
Review the topic "The Importance of Revision" in the Module 4
online lesson, which explains the points to consider while
revising a research paper.
Click the Start Assessment button to begin the analysis.




Question 1 of 1:
The Importance of Revision
For this analysis, you will consider the importance of revision
in writing. Write a 500–600-word essay that answers the
following questions:
What is the importance of revising and re-reading your own
writing?
What are the benefits of asking for input from others?
What are some of the most challenging parts about revision and
getting input from others?

5. Share an instance when you got feedback on a paper or any
other work that you have done (in personal or professional
context). Did you make revisions on the work based on the
feedback? Why or why not?
Tip: In order to meet length requirements, be sure to organize
your thoughts and then support them with examples and an
explanation.

A possible organizational structure is:
An introduction, with a thesis that states your position on the
importance of revision.
Paragraph 1 answers question 1 and supports with an
explanation and examples.
Paragraph 2 answers question 2 and supports with an
explanation and examples.
Paragraph 3 answers question 3 and supports with an
explanation and examples.
Paragraph 4 answers question 4 and supports with an
explanation and examples.
A conclusion that sums the points of the paper and offers your
final thoughts.
Submission Requirements:
Submit your response in a Microsoft Word document of the
following specifications:
Font: Arial; Point-12






HU1440

Project

1

6. P ROJECT: WRITING A N ARGUM ENTA TIVE P AP E R

Project Introduction:

In this project, you will work on expanding a position paper
with research and transforming it into an

argumentative paper. You will also present it in a presentation
format. Completing this project offers you

the chance to practice your research and writing skills, and it
gives you the chance to be creative with using

PowerPoint as another composition tool.


In addition to helping you with future academic work, these
skills will serve you well in your professional

endeavors. Many jobs, in a range of fields, will ask you to give
you an opinion on a topic, research the topic,

and use logic, with examples to persuade others to your way of
thinking.


The project consists of two parts, Project Part 1 and Project Part
2. You are required to submit the first part

in Module 4 and the second part in Module 6.

Course Learning Objectives Covered:

7. develop, communicate, and defend a

position in a variety of communication formats.

ts.



primary and secondary sources.





ols for analyzing and constructing
arguments.

evaluate the strengths, weaknesses,

risks, and benefits of competing perspectives and complex
problems.









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Project

8. 2


P ROJECT SUBM ISS ION P L AN


Project Part Description/Requirements of Project Part
Evaluation Criteria

Project Part

1

Assessment Preparation Checklist:

To prepare for this assessment:

–408. These readings cover

the guidelines for using APA citation.



tutorial links on ITT Tech Virtual Library. This will help

you learn the elements of the APA Style and guide you

to use APA citation.

o Log on to ITT Tech Virtual Library.

o Click School of Study > General Education

Information.

o Click Tutorial links and select “Basics of APA

9. Style Tutorial” from the list.

Title: Research Draft Paper

Based on the issue that you identified in the proposal in Essay

2 in Module 3, create the first draft of your research paper.

In your draft, include the following information in essay

format:





format, except the thesis and conclusion:

1. Topic sentence, your argumentative claim, in your

own words. Do not make this a question, but an

authoritative claim that you plan on proving

within the paragraph.

The Project rubric will

be used to evaluate

this assessment.



http://www.content.distance-education.itt-

10. tech.edu/cliksdmrroot/content_directory/mount1/507393/HU144
0/Project_Rubric.xlsx


HU1440

Project

3


Project Part Description/Requirements of Project Part
Evaluation Criteria

2. Source evidence supporting your topic sentence.

Evidence must be cited in APA format.

3. Your own discussion of the source evidence that

connects it to your topic sentence, your bridge, or

warrant.

4. Repeat 2 and 3 as needed.

5. Add a discussion of the opposition where it feels

appropriate.

6. Concluding sentence, in your own words.

11. Submission Requirements:

Submit your response in a Microsoft Word document of the

following specifications:

-12






Due: Module 4

Grading Weight: 10%

Project Part

2

Title: Final Research Paper

Now that you have your instructor’s comments on your first

draft, apply them to the final, revised draft of your research

paper. Write a minimum 1500-word paper, defending your

stance on the argument. Include the following sections in your

research paper:

laims

12. The Project rubric will

be used to evaluate

this assessment



http://www.content.distance-education.itt-
tech.edu/cliksdmrroot/content_directory/mount1/507393/HU144
0/Project_Rubric.xlsx


HU1440

Project

4


Project Part Description/Requirements of Project Part
Evaluation Criteria



format, except the thesis and conclusion:

1. Topic sentence, your argumentative claim, in your

own words. Do not make this a question, but an

authoritative claim that you plan on proving

within the paragraph.

2. Source evidence supporting your topic sentence.

13. Evidence must be cited in APA format.

3. Your own discussion of the source evidence that

connects it to your topic sentence, your bridge or

warrant.

4. Repeat 2 and 3 as needed.

5. Add discussion of the opposition where it feels

appropriate.

6. Concluding sentence, in your own words.

Remember to cite as many sources as possible to further

strengthen your argument.

onclusion




Submission Requirements:

Submit your response in a Microsoft Word document of the

following specifications:

-12

14. Due: Module 6



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Project

5


Project Part Description/Requirements of Project Part
Evaluation Criteria

Grading Weight: 15%




Assessment Preparation Checklist:
To prepare for this assessment:
Read the article, "Student Effort in and Perceived Benefits from
Undergraduate Research." You can access the article at ITT
Tech Virtual Library> Basic Search>. Type the title of the
article and click the Search button.
Review the topic "Taking a Position" in the Module 4 online
lesson. This will help you learn ways to take a position.
Click the Start Assessment button to begin the analysis.


Question 1 of 1:
Taking a Position
Summarize this article and take a position on the findings in the

15. article. Give the rationale against your position.

Submission Requirements:
Submit your responses in a Microsoft Word document of the
following specifications:
Font: Arial; Point-12
Line Spacing: Double
Cite the references and images in APA format.



Homework
4

Design
for
Smallsville
Library
Management
System






For
this
homework
assignment
you
will
create
a
design
for

16. the
Smallsville
Library

Management
System.
Your
design
should
include
the
following.






1. Description
of
all
data
elements
used


2. A
class
diagram
of
the
entities
in
the
system

17. 3. A
state
diagram
for
any
relevant
state
variables

4. A
discussion
of
the
approach
you
will
take

5. Any
outstanding
questions
or
issues
you
may
have
about
the
system

6. A
discussion
of
how
you
can

18. design
now
to
incorporate
future
plans
and


expansion



You
will
turn
in
a
PDF
file
with
the
above
discussions
and
diagrams
to
the

Homework
4
dropbox
in
Moodle.