Google Books (Google Recherche de Livres)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Google Books provides access to a vast index of full books with search capabilities, online previews, and options to purchase or borrow books.
Target Customer
General readers; publishers and authors; libraries
Key Differentiator
Largest searchable index of full books with integrated purchase/borrow options and a personal library feature (Nouveau! Créez votre propre bibliothèque avec Google Recherche de Livres).
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in content
Pain Points
- 1Finding the right book within a very large collection
- 2Limited or restricted full-text access depending on public domain status or publisher permissions
- 3Managing the process of buying or borrowing books across different sources
Key Features
- 1Full-text search across the index of books
- 2Online viewing and previews of books (where permitted)
- 3Purchase or borrow links to know where to buy or borrow
- 4Create and manage a personal library ('Ma bibliothèque' / 'Nouveau! Créez votre propre bibliothèque')
- 5Reference pages and additional information for each book (critiques, web references, maps, etc.)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Publisher
- 2Author
Competitive Advantages
- 1Access to the world's most comprehensive full-book index
- 2Integrated workflow for searching, previewing, buying, and borrowing
- 3Ability to create and curate a personal library
- 4Support for cross-referencing and additional book information within reference pages
- 5Ongoing privacy and security provisions described in related policies
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A book discovery and access service that lets users search full texts, preview books online, and purchase or borrow digital content from Google and distribution partners.
Target Market
General readers; publishers and authors; libraries (partner libraries and library projects)
Unique Value Proposition
The combination of a large-scale full-text search across books with integrated purchasing/borrowing options and a personal library capability.
Technical Requirements
{"Compatible device and working Internet access","Compatible software to access the service","A Google account may be required to access certain features","Google may store unique device identifiers to enforce access limits"}
Pricing Model
{"Prices and availability of Digital Content are subject to change","Refunds for purchased Digital Content are possible if the service does not perform as stated within 7 days of purchase","Refund policies of distribution partners apply for content purchased from those partners","Some content may be licensed or restricted, affecting access and usage"}
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