DEVELOPMENT OF A PEER NETWORK APPLICATION FOR COLLABORATIVE BOOK SHARING AMONG STUDENTS

The Development of a Peer Network Application for Collaborative Book Sharing among Students, aim at addressing the challenge of limited access to academic textbooks in higher institutions. Many students struggle to obtain essential learning materials due to high costs, inadequate library resources, and the absence of a structured sharing mechanism. To solve this problem, a web-based peer-to-peer system was developed to enable students to list, borrow, lend, and request books directly from one another within an authenticated academic community. The system adopts a three-tier architecture consisting of the presentation layer, logic layer, and data layer. It integrates modules for user authentication, book catalog management, peer request handling, notifications, and administrative oversight. Built using web technologies, the platform ensures usability, security, and scalability. Testing procedures including unit, integration, and user acceptance tests confirmed that the system performs reliably, facilitating seamless book exchanges and fostering collaborative learning. The results demonstrate that a structured peer network significantly improves access to academic resources, reduces student expenses, and strengthens knowledge-sharing communities. The project contributes a functional digital solution that complements traditional library services and supports academic development in higher institutions.