How to reach the catalogue project
We welcome your observations, corrections, and questions. The most direct way to contact us is by writing to [email protected]. The catalogue groups works according to its available bibliographic records and subject scope.
What to report
You may wish to get in touch about any of the following:
- Metadata errors — an incorrect title, author name, or publication date; a missing or misleading description; or a book placed in the wrong category. For example, if a guide to social conditions appears under Romance & Domestic Life, we want to know.
- 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 text with a screen reader, missing alt text for illustrations, or other barriers that make the ebook hard to use.
- Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a work is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights and wish to discuss a specific title.
- Privacy questions — any inquiry about how we handle personal data, cookies, or other privacy-related matters.
- General editorial observations — suggestions for new titles, comments on our reading guides, or other feedback that helps us improve the catalogue.
What to include in your message
To help us investigate efficiently, please provide as much of the following as possible:
- The exact URL of the page where you encountered the issue.
- The full title of the ebook, along with the author’s name.
- If relevant, the Project Gutenberg source link associated with the ebook.
- The device or browser and its version (for instance, “iPadOS 17 Safari” or “Windows 11 Chrome 120”).
- A clear description of the observed problem — what you expected to happen and what actually happened.
- If your message concerns copyright or rights, any supporting information you can share, such as your relationship to the work or relevant legal details.
What happens after you write
We read every message and aim to address each report with care. Because we are a small independent library, we cannot promise an immediate reply, but your input directly shapes the accuracy and usefulness of the catalogue. We do not share your contact information with third parties or use it for any purpose beyond responding to your inquiry.
Before you write
If you are unsure whether a particular title is in the public domain in your country, we encourage you to check local copyright laws. Our catalogue is maintained in good faith, but we cannot guarantee the legal status of every work in every jurisdiction. For works that involve social commentary or historical perspectives, the copyright status may vary.
Additional guidance for specific concerns
If you are reporting a metadata error for a title like The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man or Negro life in New York's Harlem, please mention the specific field that seems incorrect. For reading issues, describing whether the problem occurs in a particular format or across all formats helps us isolate the cause. Accessibility reports are especially valuable; let us know which assistive technology you use and what part of the text is problematic.
Thank you for helping us keep the Historical Social Sciences Library a reliable resource for readers everywhere.