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June 17, 2026Library Management

Managing digital visibility: a case study evaluating the presence of public libraries on Google Maps in Southern Iran

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ASAmrollah ShamsiBushehr University of Medical SciencesTWTing WangEmporia State UniversityNRN. Vasantha RajuGovernment of India

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Case study evaluates public libraries' completeness on Google Maps, highlighting gaps in digital visibility.

Key Points

  • This research aimed to assess the completeness of public library profiles on Google Maps in Bushehr Province, Iran.
  • Analyzed 67 public libraries in Bushehr Province.
  • Extracted data from the National Library System (SAMAN) and matched with Google Maps listings.
  • Evaluated key variables such as name accuracy, category, photos, and contact information.
  • 76.12% of libraries were visible on Google Maps.
  • 33.33% had corrected names listed, while 54.9% were accurately categorized.
  • Approximately 10% of libraries lacked an internet address on Google Maps.

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Shamsi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a323d57d50b63ecad207019https://doi.org/10.1108/lm-11-2025-0162
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