How to Reach Us
We welcome thoughtful correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders. Your observations help us maintain a catalogue that is both accurate and useful. Below are the most common reasons to write, along with guidance on what to include so that we can address your message efficiently.
When to Contact the catalogue project
- Metadata corrections – If you notice an incorrect title, author attribution, publication date, or category placement (for example, a book shelved under “Technology Airships Imagined Futures” that belongs in “Social and Psychological Fiction”), please let us know.
- If relevant, the Project Gutenberg source link associated with the ebook.
- Accessibility problems – We strive to make our catalogue usable by everyone. If you encounter difficulties with screen readers, contrast, navigation, or any other accessibility feature, your report will inform future improvements.
- Privacy questions – Although we collect minimal data, you may have questions about our privacy practices. We are happy to clarify what information is stored and how it is used.
- Copyright or rights concerns – If you believe a title in our catalogue is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights to a work and wish to discuss its inclusion, please provide supporting details.
- General editorial observations – Suggestions for new categories, contextual essays, or corrections to our reading guides (such as those for The Romany Rye or The Cricket on the Hearth) are always appreciated.
What to Include in Your Message
To help us act quickly, please include:
- The exact page URL where the issue appears.
- The full title of the ebook (e.g., Betty Trevor or Shorty McCabe on the Job).
- The file format you are using, if the problem is reading-related.
- A description of the issue: what you expected and what actually happened.
- For copyright concerns, any relevant information about the work’s status in your country.
How We Handle Your Message
Each submission is read and assessed by the catalogue project. For metadata corrections, we verify the claim against authoritative sources and update the catalogue accordingly. Reading-related reports are tested across multiple devices and formats to replicate the issue. Accessibility reports are reviewed with assistive technology where possible. Copyright concerns are taken seriously; we may remove a title from public access in relevant jurisdictions while we investigate. We do not share your personal information or correspondence with third parties.
What Not to Expect
We do not provide legal advice, research assistance, or recommendations for further reading beyond what is already in the catalogue. We cannot supply transcripts, translations, or custom formats of ebooks. We do not maintain a mailing list or send promotional materials. Our contact form is for catalogue-related matters only; unsolicited business proposals or advertising inquiries will not receive a response.
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Richard is an catalogue project based in Canada, focused on public-domain fiction and bibliographic research. He personally reviews each message. While we cannot guarantee a specific response time, we read every submission carefully and reply when appropriate.
Thank you for helping us keep the Public Domain Literature Library a reliable resource for readers everywhere.