Google Books (Google Livros)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
[Google Books] provides access to the worldβs most diverse index for searching books in full text, with options to preview, purchase, or borrow from libraries, and to create a personal library.
Target Customer
{"Readers","Researchers and students","Publishers","Authors","Librarians"}
Key Differentiator
Large, diverse full-text book index with integrated search, previews (where allowed), purchasing and library borrowing options, plus a feature to create a personal library and connections to publishers and libraries.
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the provided content
Pain Points
- 1Difficulty locating specific books or exact sections across a large catalog
- 2Access to full text is restricted by rights; previews or full text may not always be available
- 3Two-way access management: need to coordinate buying, borrowing from libraries, and personal library organization across devices
Key Features
- 1Full-text search across books (searching content like a web search)
- 2Preview and, where allowed, full-text viewing of books; access to public-domain downloads
- 3Links to purchase or borrow from libraries ("Comprar este livro" and "Pedir este livro emprestado")
- 4Creation of a personal library with the Google Books search feature (Novo! Crie sua prΓ³pria biblioteca)
- 5Reference pages for books (reviews, web references, maps, etc.)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Editor
- 2Publisher
- 3Librarian
Client Results
- 1Users can discover books through full-text search and access related purchase or borrowing options
- 2Publishers and authors can use the platform for exposure (Free promotion mentioned for publishers/authors)
- 3Libraries can partner to provide borrowing access, expanding readership and availability
Competitive Advantages
- 1Comprehensive full-text search across a large catalog
- 2Direct links to purchase or borrow from libraries
- 3Partnerships with publishers and libraries (Programa de parceiros, Projeto Biblioteca)
- 4Ability to create and manage a personal library within Google Books
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Google Books is a service that indexes books and enables full-text search, previews, and access to content. It provides options to buy or borrow via libraries, and supports creating a personal library; it collaborates with publishers and libraries through programs like the Partner Program and the Library Project.
Target Market
{"Readers and researchers seeking books","Publishers and authors seeking distribution and exposure","Libraries seeking to offer access to books via Google Books"}
Unique Value Proposition
A centralized, searchable index of books with integrated access to previews, purchasing, borrowing, and personal library management, backed by publisher/library partnerships.
Technical Requirements
Requires a compatible device and working Internet access; some features require a Google Account (e.g., purchasing and library features); may use cookies and device identifiers to enforce limits
Pricing Model
Prices and availability for Digital Content are subject to change; payment required for purchases; refunds available within 7 days if the service does not perform as stated; refund terms for content purchased from partner distributors vary; policies may differ when using third-party retailers or libraries
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