A web-based electronic filing system using conversion of image file to text file approach

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to develop a document management system for the departments in Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) in University of Malaya, this system enables administering and managing of students files more efficient. This system can also used in many other departments in the faculty or university. The system developed is called Electronic Filing System (EFS). This system consists of scanning, storing, indexing, archiving, retrieval, and accessing of original documents. Electronic Filling System EFS also help users to save time in searching document. The system can prevent lost document or damage from the effects of disasters such as burn. The system also increases the user productivity of FCSIT and enhances the efficiency of using information, communication and technology. This study employs qualitative research method that includes observation, document analysis and interviews for data collection process. The finding of the data analysis is use as system function requirement in developing.