Contact the catalogue project
We welcome correspondence from readers who use the catalogue. Whether you have noticed an error, encountered a technical problem, or wish to raise a question about rights or privacy, the editorial office is the right place to direct your message.
When to Write
You may wish to contact us for any of the following reasons:
- Metadata corrections — an incorrect author, title, or category placement (for example, a book that appears under “Fairy Tales Myths Imaginary Worlds” when it belongs in “Historical Psychological Social Fiction”).
- Source link or catalogue issues — If a Project Gutenberg source link is unavailable, or if a catalogue page contains a broken link or display problem, please send us the ebook title, the catalogue page URL, and a short description of the issue.
- Accessibility problems — difficulty navigating the catalogue, using assistive technology, or reading a specific file format.
- Privacy questions — concerns about data handling, cookies, or any personal information you may have shared.
- Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a title in the catalogue infringes your rights, or if you hold rights to a work and wish to discuss its inclusion.
- General editorial observations — suggestions, corrections to reading notes, or comments on the catalogue’s organisation.
What to Include in Your Message
To help us address your report quickly and accurately, please include the following details where relevant:
- The exact page URL where the issue appears.
- The ebook title (and author, if known).
- If relevant, the Project Gutenberg source link associated with the ebook.
- The device, browser, or reading software you were using.
- A clear description of the observed problem.
- Any supporting information related to rights or permissions, if applicable.
How to Reach Us
Please send all editorial correspondence to [email protected]. This address is monitored by the catalogue project according to its available bibliographic records and subject scope. We aim to acknowledge receipt, though we cannot guarantee a specific response time.
What Happens Next
Each report is read and assessed. Where appropriate, corrections are made to the catalogue, files are replaced, or notes are added to a title’s entry. If your message raises a question that requires further discussion, we may reply to seek clarification or to inform you of any action taken.
We value the care that readers bring to this collection and thank you for helping us maintain a reliable and accessible library of public-domain literature.
Additional Guidance for Specific Inquiries
If you are reporting a metadata error, please check the book’s entry page first; sometimes the issue may be a known variant of the title or author name that we have chosen to preserve for historical accuracy. For file issues, note that some older EPUB or PDF files may not render correctly on certain devices due to differences in software handling of CSS or embedded fonts; we appreciate knowing which combination caused the trouble so we can test and, if possible, improve the file.
For accessibility concerns, we are particularly interested in hearing about barriers that affect your ability to use the catalogue or read the ebooks. This includes problems with screen reader compatibility, navigation by keyboard only, or insufficient contrast in reading notes. While we cannot promise to resolve every issue immediately, each report helps us prioritise future improvements.
If you hold rights to a work that appears in the catalogue and wish to discuss its inclusion, please provide details of your claim and any relevant documentation. We take such inquiries seriously and will review them promptly. Similarly, if you believe a title infringes your copyright, please include a description of the work and the nature of the infringement so that we can assess the matter.
General editorial observations are always welcome. Whether you have a suggestion for a new reading companion, a correction to a thematic essay, or an idea for improving the catalogue’s organisation, we are glad to hear it. Your perspective helps us shape a more useful and thoughtful collection.