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Author:	Online Web Tutor (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:	5.0
WordPress version tested:	6.9.4
Plugin version:	3.5.6
Added to WordPress repository:	05-11-2018
Last updated:	01-04-2026
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Plugin URI:	https://onlinewebtutorblog.com/library-manage...
Total downloads:	16 671
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Library Management System (LMS) is a WordPress plugin that helps you run your library from the admin panel and on the frontend. Manage books, users, branches, bookcases, sections, and full borrow/return workflows with late fines and reporting. Whether you run a small community library or a school/college library, the free version gives you the core tools to operate efficiently.

Why Choose Library Management System?

???? Complete Library Control — Organize your collection with categories, bookcases, and sections. Add books with details (name, ISBN, author, publication, cover image, stock) and manage your catalogue from one dashboard.

???? User & Branch Management — Manage library branches and LMS users with contact details. Keep track of who borrowed what and from which branch.

???? Borrow & Return — Process book checkout and returns with configurable loan periods. Track every transaction and return condition (normal, damaged, late). Calculate and manage late fines from the return list.

???? Reports & Export — Generate detailed reports with filters and export to PDF, print, or CSV. See borrow history, return history, and key metrics at a glance.

???? Public Library Page — Display your book collection on the frontend with the [owt7_library_books] shortcode. Visitors can browse books; logged-in users get a single book page view. Pagination and filters keep the listing tidy.

⚙️ Flexible Settings — Configure borrow days, late fines, country, currency, and shortcode options. Multilingual support (English, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, French) and test data import help you get started quickly.

????️ WordPress-Native — Built with WordPress standards: capability checks, nonces, and sanitization. No coding required to use or customize.

Perfect For

✔ Schools and Colleges
✔ Small community libraries
✔ Institutions that need a simple, reliable library system

✨ Free Version — What You Get ✨

Dashboard & Organization
* Central dashboard with key stats: total books, stock, users, borrows, returns, and quick links to books, users, bookcases, reports, and settings
* Manage categories, bookcases, and sections to organize your physical layout
* Assign books to sections and keep your catalogue structured

Book Management
* Add and edit books with name, ISBN, author, publication, cover image, and stock
* Manage multiple book copies with accession numbers for individual physical copies
* List books with filters; view single book page on the frontend
* Test data import tool to try sample categories, books, and users

Users & Branches
* Manage user branches and LMS users with contact details
* Dedicated Library User LMS role with a separate dashboard experience for library patrons
* Link users to branches for clearer reporting

Transactions
* Borrow and return books with a fixed 30-day loan period in the free version
* Track checkout and return status; record return conditions (normal, damaged, late)
* Late fine calculation and management from the return list
* Generate late fine receipts for fee collection records
* Full borrow and return history

Reports
* Export DataTables data to PDF, CSV, and Excel for day-to-day record keeping

Frontend & Shortcodes
* Shortcode [owt7_library_books] to display the book collection on any page
* Book listing with pagination
* Single book page view for detailed book information
* Public LMS page for guests and logged-in users to browse, with filters and display settings

Settings & Localization
* Configure late fines, country, currency, labels/texts, public page display, and admin theme options
* Multilingual support: English, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, and French

* Manage labels/texts for a personalized experience

Limitations of the Free Version

The free edition is designed for smaller libraries and has the following limits:

Quantity limits: Up to 30 categories, 30 bookcases, 30 sections, 30 user branches; up to 30 books and 30 LMS users
Single book per checkout: One book can be borrowed per transaction (Pro: multiple books per checkout)
Public page: Frontend display controls are more limited than Pro, with fewer advanced layout and workflow options
No data backup/restore: Backup and restore tool is available in Pro only
Data tools stay limited: Free includes basic import/export support, while Pro expands data management, backup/restore, and advanced workflows
Fixed loan period: The free version uses a fixed 30-day loan period (Pro: configurable loan periods)
No WordPress user sync: One-click sync of WP users into LMS is Pro only
No self-checkout/self-return: Users cannot checkout or return books themselves from the frontend (Pro: self-checkout and self-return with optional admin approval)
No request workflow: Users cannot submit borrow/return requests from the frontend (Pro: request and approval workflow)
No clone or bulk operations: Clone and bulk delete/activate/deactivate for bookcases, sections, categories, and books are Pro only
Single librarian: Multi-librarian and role-based permissions are Pro features
No WooCommerce book store: Selling eBooks via WooCommerce is available in the full Pro version

Upgrading to Basic Premium removes quantity limits and adds multi-book borrow/return, data backup, CSV import, and more. The Full Pro version adds WordPress user sync, self-checkout/return, clone, bulk operations, multi-librarian support, and WooCommerce integration.

Basic Premium Features

➜ Unlimited categories, bookcases, sections, books, branches, and users
➜ Borrow and return multiple books per transaction
➜ Data backup tool (export and import)
➜ CSV data import
➜ Public LMS page with category and availability filters
➜ Multilingual support across all versions (English, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, French)
➜ Full customizable settings (borrow days, fines, country, currency, shortcodes)

Contact onlinewebtutorhub@gmail.com to learn more about Basic Premium.

Full Pro Add-ons

➜ Sync WordPress users to LMS in one click
➜ Self-checkout and self-return from the frontend (with optional admin approval)
➜ Library User portal: Books List, My Books, Returned Books
➜ User request-to-borrow workflow
➜ Clone and bulk operations (delete, activate, deactivate) for bookcases, sections, categories, books
➜ Multi-librarian support with role permissions
➜ Sell PDF/eBooks via WooCommerce store

Additional Notes

We would be happy to assist you anytime.
If you are interested in paid service, feel free to contact me via email onlinewebtutorhub@gmail.com or drop me a query in our website https://onlinewebtutorblog.com/

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FAQ

Is LMS plugin free of cost for lifetime?

The plugin will always be available for Free. There are no hidden charges. We do have 2-tiers of premium versions of LMS (Basic, and Full). You can buy to use it with full features and functionalities.

Is the LMS plugin compatible with other WordPress themes and plugins?

Yes. It works with standard WordPress themes and plugins and should not conflict with your existing setup.

My LMS Premium version license key is not working…

If you have license key verification issues with your premium LMS setup. Please make sure your website runs with https:// (SSL Certification must be Enabled).

How can I purchase basic premium version of the plugin?

The plugin is free to download. To purchase its premium basic version, please do an enquiry mail to Email: onlinewebtutorhub@gmail.com, you will get reply and proceed accordingly to buy the extra addon features.

What is Basic Premium Version LMS?

LMS comes with 2-tier Premium Levels: Basic and Full. The Basic tier removes quantity limits and adds multi-book borrow/return, data backup, and CSV import. The Full version adds WordPress user sync, self-checkout/return, clone and bulk operations, multi-librarian support, and WooCommerce integration.

What are the limits of the free version?

The free version allows up to 30 categories, bookcases, sections, and branches; up to 40 books and 40 LMS users. You can borrow one book per transaction. See the “Limitations of the Free Version” section above for the full list and how Pro expands on it.

Can I use the plugin on multiple sites?

No, you can use the plugin according to the license key for a specific WordPress site.

Do I need to know any coding to use this plugin?

No, we have built Library management system to be extremely easy to use and manage.

Do you provide support?

Yes. Our LMS support team is available. You can send your query to the email address mentioned above (onlinewebtutorhub@gmail.com).

Is plugin data backup feature available?

Yes, but it is available in a Pro version of the LMS plugin. By using this, you can take plugin data backup anytime and restore it in future to the same website or a different website.

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ChangeLog

3.5

Fee receipts: New fee receipt concept for late fines and payments—track and issue receipts for library fees from the return list and reports
Library User (LMS) role: New dedicated user role “Library User LMS” for patrons—restricted access to Books List, My Books, and Returned Books for a clear, role-based experience
Book copies & accession numbers: Support for multiple copies per book with unique accession numbers—manage and track individual physical copies alongside your catalogue
Dashboard: Refined layout and quick-access links for books, users, bookcases, reports, and settings
UI: Updated admin and frontend styles for a cleaner, more consistent experience across library pages
Security: Strengthened capability checks and input sanitization on borrow/return and user management flows
Performance: Optimized book listing and report queries for faster load times on larger catalogues
UX: Improved single book page and public library shortcode display with better responsive behavior

3.4

Added Spanish Translation
Database Schema Fix: Updated table structures to support multilingual data entry (English, Hindi, Italian, Spanish)
Increased VARCHAR field sizes for name fields (users, books, categories, branches, bookcases) to VARCHAR(255) for proper multilingual character support
Added automatic database migration function to convert existing tables to utf8mb4 charset and update column sizes
Enhanced multilingual support: All text input fields now properly store and display data in English, Hindi, Italian, and Spanish languages

3.3

Design Updated
New Translation Added – Italian

3.2.1

Added more free credit limits to use plugin
Shortcode is available to display books on Frontend
Single book page is also available
Added More Plugin Screenshots
Updated “Upgrade to Pro” Screen
Added CSS for Single Book Page View
Added WP_Editor for Textarea in Add / Edit Book
Add Book Page View Preview Link to Edit Book Page
Book Filter by Category Issue Fixed

3.2

Added Security to plugin functions handler
LMS Cards designs updated
Added Code to escape unwanted characters entry with data for Italian language.

3.1

Updated ‘Upgrade Feature Screen’: Added Sync WordPress Users to LMS
Updated ‘Upgrade Feature Screen’: Self Checkout / Self Return by User from Frontend
Updated ‘Upgrade Feature Screen’: Borrowed Books / Returned Books list for Users
Updated ‘Upgrade Feature Screen’: Users can Request to Borrow Book
Updated ‘Upgrade Feature Screen’: Data Clone Function for any module like Bookcases, Sections, Categories, Books, etc
Updated ‘Upgrade Feature Screen’: Bulk Data Operation for Delete, Move to Active Status, Inactive Status for any module like Bookcases, Sections, Categories, Books, etc
Updated ‘Upgrade Feature Screen’: Multi-Librarian Support
Updated ‘Upgrade Feature Screen’: Sell PDF eBooks with WooCommerce store

3.0

Feature – Added WooCommerce Integration
Feature – Enhanced User History Management

2.5

Fix – Improved Transaction Tracking
Fix – Enhanced Reporting Options

2.0

Feature – Multilingual Support

1.0

Initial release.

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