Perancangan Sistem Informasi Perpustakaan Sekolah Menggunakan Model Waterfall

Abstract

Advancements in information technology are driving digital transformation across various sectors, including education. School libraries are among the educational services that require the implementation of information technology. The library at SMKN 13 Jakarta is currently managed manually—covering everything from book and member data recording to loan and return transactions—leading to issues such as service delays, data entry errors, difficulties in information retrieval, and low administrative efficiency. This study aims to design and develop a web-based school library information system to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of library services. The Waterfall software development method was employed, comprising requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. The system utilizes a relational database and is implemented using web technologies, enabling access via a web browser. Experimental results demonstrate that all features function optimally, successfully reducing the time required to locate a book from 15 minutes to less than 2 minutes. Overall, the system has proven to have a strategic impact on improving library service effectiveness, reducing the duration of book-borrowing queues (time efficiency) by 80% to 90%. In terms of speed, the current system processes tasks 5 to 10 times faster than the previous method, while simultaneously improving information access for the academic community.