Design and Development of a Web-Based Library Information System at SMP Negeri 221 Jakarta

The library administration at SMP Negeri 221 Jakarta previously relied on conventional ledger-based records. This practice created difficulties in retrieving data, increased the risk of recording errors and duplication, and delayed report preparation. This study aims to design and develop a web-based library information system to support the management of student records, books, categories, borrowing and returning transactions, user accounts, and borrowing reports. The system was developed using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method, consisting of requirements planning, user design, construction, and cutover/implementation. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and literature study. The application was built using Laravel, PHP, MySQL, Blade Template Engine, and Bootstrap. Black Box Testing was conducted based on the functional scenarios defined during system design. The testing results achieved a 100% success rate, indicating that all tested scenarios—including user authentication, student and book data management, circulation transactions, and report generation—operated according to the expected results. The system also provides user activity logging and late-return fine calculation. Therefore, the developed system can support the digitalization of library administration by integrating essential management functions into a centralized platform. Future improvements may include self-service borrowing for students, return-date reminders, and more comprehensive analytical reporting features.