Searching of library sections by users through Spatial Guide (Case Study: Central Library and Documentation Center of Tehran

This study aimed to determine the application of GIS to create an online Guide in libraries and study outputs of searching for a place in library section through GIS.
A survey was used to collect the data. The implementation of GIS software for data entry and data analysis and display the results on the library floors plan design method was used. Database of location search guide for library location on the map of Tehran University's central library was established as a case study.
Findings: The results showed that searching the database for any part the library building on different floors was using structured query language database. Users can also familiarity with library space and environment on different parts of the map, click the library building to observe photos and information of each part.
The use of this guides to search locations and illustrated a place by users of the library can improve and identify the need of services.