Design of a Web-Based Digital Library Management System with Biometric Authentication
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70062/jeci.v1i2.223Keywords:
Authentication, Biometric System, Digital Librar, Fingerprint Recognition, Web-Based ApplicationAbstract
The rapid digitalization of academic resources has necessitated the development of more secure and efficient library management systems. Conventional password-based authentication methods are increasingly vulnerable to misuse, unauthorized access, and administrative inefficiencies. This study aims to design and implement a web-based digital library management system integrated with biometric fingerprint authentication to enhance security, usability, and management efficiency. The research employed a system development approach using web technologies such as PHP, MySQL, and biometric SDK integration. Evaluation was conducted by comparing the proposed system with traditional password-based models in terms of authentication accuracy, login speed, user satisfaction, and administrative efficiency. The findings revealed significant improvements: authentication accuracy increased from 89.5% to 98.7%, login time decreased from 7.8 to 2.9 seconds, and user satisfaction rose from 3.4 to 4.7 on the Likert scale. Additionally, unauthorized access attempts were completely eliminated, and administrative efficiency improved by 21.7%. These results demonstrate that biometric fingerprint authentication provides a highly reliable and user-friendly security mechanism, outperforming conventional authentication methods. The study concludes that integrating biometric technology into digital library systems not only strengthens data protection but also enhances operational performance and user experience. Future research should explore multi-modal biometrics, cloud-based scalability, and advanced encryption to further optimize system effectiveness.
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