Contact the catalogue project
Public Domain Literature Library is an independent catalogue of public-domain ebooks. We welcome thoughtful correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders. The best way to reach us is by emailing our the catalogue, at [email protected].
When to Write
You may wish to contact us for any of the following reasons:
- Metadata corrections – If you notice an incorrect title, author name, or publication date on a work such as The Crowded Street — Key Ideas to Explore or The Van Roon — Inside the Classic, please let us know.
- Category placement – If a book seems misfiled within our categories like Exploration & Survival or Crime, Mystery & Investigation, we appreciate a note.
- 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 let us know.
- Accessibility problems – We strive to make our catalogue usable for all readers. If you encounter barriers—such as missing alt text, poor contrast, or screen-reader incompatibility—please describe the issue.
- Privacy questions – If you have concerns about how your data is handled when you browse or download, we are happy to explain our practices.
- Copyright or rights concerns – Although we select only public-domain texts, if you believe a work such as The Thing Beyond Reason — Background and Themes may still be under copyright in your jurisdiction, please provide details so we can review.
- General editorial observations – We value thoughtful feedback on our reading guides, contextual essays, and catalogue structure.
What to Include in Your Message
To help us address your report efficiently, please include:
- The exact page URL (the web address of the ebook or guide you are referring to).
- The full title of the work (for example, The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemption — A Reader’s Guide).
- The file format you downloaded, if applicable.
- The device, browser, or reading software you used.
- A clear description of the problem you observed.
- Any supporting information about rights or copyright, if your message concerns intellectual property.
Our Editorial Approach
The catalogue groups works according to its available bibliographic records and subject scope. He personally reads correspondence and considers each report carefully. Because the library is run independently without a large staff, we cannot guarantee a specific response time, but every message is reviewed.
How We Use Your Feedback
Your reports help us improve the catalogue for all readers. When you point out a metadata error, we verify it against authoritative sources and update the listing. Category placement suggestions are reviewed in the context of our thematic structure; a book may belong to more than one category, and we sometimes adjust based on reader input. File and accessibility issues are logged and investigated; where possible, we correct the underlying file or adjust the site code to improve compatibility. For copyright concerns, we examine the work’s publication history and jurisdiction-specific laws, and if a valid claim is established, we remove the work from our catalogue promptly.
Before You Write
If you are unsure whether a work is truly public domain, you may wish to consult a copyright guide or check the legal status in your country. We cannot provide legal advice, but we are glad to consider your evidence. Similarly, if you encounter a broken link or a missing cover image, a brief note helps us fix it faster.
Thank you for helping us maintain a reliable and respectful catalogue of public-domain literature.