The recording is now available.
AI4LIB Weekly “Open Hour” recently featured a practical demonstration of the Digital Entry & Exit Register for Libraries by Mr. Shivam Moradia.
This is an interesting example of how open-source software, self-hosted infrastructure and AI-assisted development can address a specific library requirement.
The application is a self-hosted, multi-tenant Library Entry & Exit Register built with MySQL and Node.js.
Key features demonstrated include:
• Palm-vein, RFID and manual entry • Live occupancy dashboard • Member management with photo, RFID, course, department and year • Reports with Print, PDF and CSV export • Audit trail of administrative activities • Bulk CSV/Excel member import • Customisable kiosk with light and dark modes • Separate university/campus administration • 1 palm-vein matching support • Multi-library and multi-tenant administration • Self-hosted deployment • No cloud dependency • No recurring subscription fees
The session also discusses AI-assisted coding, detailed prompting, maintaining project context and managing future application upgrades.
For libraries and universities, this provides an interesting model for developing practical digital infrastructure with greater institutional control and without dependence on recurring cloud subscriptions.
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AI4LIB continues to bring practical examples of AI, open-source technologies and digital innovation into the library community.