Design a library that models catalog titles versus physical copies, members and librarians, checkout/return/renew/reserve flows with loan due dates, an overdue fine policy, and notifications as a boundary.
Design a library management system: members check out, return, and renew physical copies of catalogued titles, and can place a hold on a title with no available copy. Loans have due dates, late returns incur a fine, and members are notified when a hold becomes available. Start by clarifying scope and the key objects.
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