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+# Configuration
+
+## Component Settings
+
+| Setting | Default | Description |
+|---|---|---|
+| Loan period (days) | 14 | Default checkout duration |
+| Max renewals | 2 | Times an item can be renewed |
+| Grace period (days) | 1 | Days after due before fines start |
+| Fine per day | $0.25 | Daily overdue fine rate |
+| Max items per patron | 10 | Borrowing limit |
+| Reservation hold (days) | 3 | Days a held item waits for pickup |
+
+## Patron Setup
+
+1. Patrons are CRM contacts with library card assigned
+2. Create patron from Components > MokoSuite Library > Patrons > New
+3. Link to existing CRM contact or create new
+4. Assign borrowing limit and card number (auto-generated or manual)
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+# Installation
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+| Requirement | Version |
+|---|---|
+| PHP | 8.3+ |
+| Joomla | 6.x |
+| MokoSuiteClient | Layer 0 (base) |
+| MokoSuiteCRM | Layer 1 (contacts as patrons) |
+
+## Install Steps
+
+1. Download `pkg_mokosuitelibrary-*.zip` from [Releases](https://git.mokoconsulting.tech/MokoConsulting/MokoSuiteLibrary/releases)
+2. Install via System > Install > Upload Package File
+3. Enable plugin: Extensions > Plugins > search "mokosuitelibrary" > Enable
+4. Component appears under Components > MokoSuite Library
+
+## Database Tables Created
+
+- `#__mokosuitelibrary_items` — catalog items
+- `#__mokosuitelibrary_item_copies` — physical copies per item
+- `#__mokosuitelibrary_patrons` — library card holders
+- `#__mokosuitelibrary_checkouts` — checkout/return transactions
+- `#__mokosuitelibrary_reservations` — holds
+- `#__mokosuitelibrary_fines` — overdue fines
+- `#__mokosuitelibrary_fine_payments` — fine payments
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+# Helper Reference
+
+## CatalogHelper
+
+| Method | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `search(filters, limit, offset)` | Full-text catalog search with availability filter |
+| `getItem(itemId)` | Item with all copies and availability status |
+| `getAvailableCopies(itemId)` | Copies currently on shelf |
+
+## CheckoutHelper
+
+| Method | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `checkout(copyId, patronId)` | Check out a copy to a patron |
+| `checkin(copyId)` | Return a copy, calculate fines |
+| `renew(checkoutId)` | Extend due date if allowed |
+| `getOverdue()` | All overdue checkouts |
+
+## ReservationHelper
+
+| Method | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `reserve(itemId, patronId)` | Place hold on an item |
+| `fulfillNext(itemId)` | Notify next patron when copy returned |
+| `getQueue(itemId)` | Hold queue for an item |
+
+## FineHelper
+
+| Method | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `calculate(checkoutId)` | Calculate fine for overdue checkout |
+| `getPatronBalance(patronId)` | Total outstanding fines |
+| `recordPayment(fineId, amount)` | Record fine payment |
+| `waive(fineId, reason)` | Waive a fine with reason |
+
+## BarcodeHelper
+
+| Method | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `generateItemBarcode(itemId)` | Code128 barcode for item |
+| `generatePatronQR(patronId)` | QR code for patron card |
+| `scanLookup(barcode)` | Identify item or patron from scan |