IMPLEMENTASI PERANCANGAN SISTEM PEMINJAMAN BUKU PERPUSTAKAAN BERBASIS WEB DI SMA NEGERI 8 PADANGSIDIMPUAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE LAST IN FIRST OUT (LIFO)

Abstract

In today’s modern era, technological advancements have made it easier to access electronic books from anywhere and at any time. However, physical books still play an important role, as not everyone is comfortable reading for long periods on digital screens. Previous studies have shown that only a small portion of users can sustain prolonged reading on digital devices. Therefore, libraries remain a primary source of physical books and cannot be overlooked. One of the main challenges is that many libraries continue to depend on manual systems for recording book borrowings, which are prone to damage, loss, and make data retrieval difficult especially when the number of borrowings is high. To address this issue, the author has designed a web-based book lending system to assist both library staff and users. Referring to previous research, digital libraries have proven to offer many benefits. Building on this, the author developed a web-based lending system that incorporates the LIFO (Last In First Out) algorithm, where the most recently returned book is lent out first. Based on observations at SMA Negeri 8 Padangsidimpuan, the system provides several advantages: for staff, it simplifies stock checking, borrower tracking, and administration; for book quality, it helps preserve better-condition books by not lending all copies; and for readers, it speeds up the borrowing process in the library.