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

1Searchability of the full text of books across a large index

2Preview access to books when permitted

3Buy or borrow options to access titles through Google or distribution partners

4Personal library management and synchronization across services/devices

5Stored reading activity (e.g., five last pages read) to aid navigation and security

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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