In Chapter 3 of Sharma et al. (2010), you will be introduced with a case study: "This case study describes a simple Library Management System. Assume the requirements for the system were written by your client exactly in these terms: The system will manage the author's and loaner's information, and keep track of books loaned. The borrower's information includes name, address, e-mail, and phone. The author's information includes name, address, and e-mail. New books, authors and clients are entered into the system. When a client checks out a book, the system will register the date the book was loaned and calculate the days the book
In Chapter 3 of Sharma et al. (2010), you will be introduced with a case study:
"This case study describes a simple Library Management System. Assume the requirements for the system were written by your client exactly in these terms:
The system will manage the author's and loaner's information, and keep track of books loaned. The borrower's information includes name, address, e-mail, and phone. The author's information includes name, address, and e-mail.
New books, authors and clients are entered into the system. When a client checks out a book, the system will register the date the book was loaned and calculate the days the book can be loaned. It will also calculate the date the book is due to be returned. If the borrower returns the book late, he must pay a fine based on the number of days overdue." (Sharma, et al., 77).
Assume that the traditional file system is currently used in this library and a DBMS is to be developed. Discuss the advantages and challenges for the use of a DBMS for this library.
Your Discussion should be at least 250 words in length, but not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references for the textbook and any other sources used.
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