Contact the catalogue project
We welcome correspondence from readers who take the time to examine our catalogue closely. Your observations help maintain the accuracy and readability of the collection.
When to Write
You may wish to contact us if you notice:
- Incorrect metadata — a title, author name, or publication date that appears wrong.
- Category placement — a book that seems misfiled in, for example, ‘Fantasy Juvenile Worlds’ when it belongs elsewhere.
- Unreadable files — an ebook that will not open, displays scrambled text, or has missing chapters.
- 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 — insufficient alt text, poor contrast, or other barriers for assistive technology.
- Privacy questions — how your data is handled when you browse or download.
- Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a work is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction or that we have misidentified its status.
- General editorial observations — suggestions, corrections, or scholarly notes that might improve the catalogue.
For example, if you find that ‘The Black Abbot’ appears under ‘Fantasy Juvenile Worlds’ but you believe it fits better in ‘Adventure Picaresque Fiction’, we would like to hear your reasoning. Similarly, if you encounter a formatting error in ‘The trail of the serpent’ while reading on a particular device, that information helps us improve the file for everyone.
What to Include
To help us investigate efficiently, please provide as many of the following details as possible:
- The exact page URL where the issue appears.
- The ebook title as shown in the catalogue.
- If relevant, the Project Gutenberg source link associated with the ebook.
- The device or browser and its version (e.g., Kindle Paperwhite, Chrome 120).
- A clear description of the observed problem.
- If the matter involves copyright, any supporting rights information you can share (e.g., known publication history, author death date, applicable national law).
For instance, if you are reporting a metadata error for ‘Steppenwolf’, including the exact title as listed and the URL of the edition page will speed our review. If the issue is a missing chapter in ‘The Bellamy trial’, specifying which chapter and the file format you downloaded is especially helpful.
How to Reach Us
Please send your message to [email protected]. This address reaches The catalogue groups works according to its available bibliographic records and subject scope. We read every note and appreciate the time you take to write.
If your query concerns privacy or data handling, you may also use this address. We treat all communications with discretion and will not share your personal details beyond what is necessary to address your report.
We cannot guarantee a response within a fixed timeframe, but we do our best to acknowledge substantive reports. Thank you for helping us refine the library.