How to Reach Us
We welcome your observations, questions, and reports. Your feedback helps us maintain a reliable and respectful catalogue of public-domain works. Whether you have spotted an error in a title or author listing, encountered a file that does not open correctly, or wish to discuss a copyright or rights concern, we are glad to hear from you.
What to Report
You may contact us for any of the following reasons:
- Metadata corrections — incorrect title, author, or category placement (for example, a book listed under “Sea Voyages & Shipwrecks” that belongs in “Young Readers Enchanted Adventures”).
- 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 or reading a text with assistive technology, such as screen readers or magnification tools.
- Privacy questions — inquiries about how we handle personal information when you browse or download titles.
- Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a work in our catalogue may not be in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights to a text and wish to discuss its inclusion.
- General editorial observations — suggestions for additional context, reading notes, or improvements to a title’s introduction or companion materials.
How to Send Your Report
Please email [email protected] with the following details, where applicable:
- The exact page URL where the issue appears.
- The full title of the ebook (and author, if known).
- If relevant, the Project Gutenberg source link associated with the ebook.
- The device or browser you were using (e.g., iPad, Firefox, Adobe Digital Editions).
- A clear description of the observed problem.
- Any supporting information about rights or jurisdiction, if your message concerns copyright.
Messages are checked as part of catalogue maintenance. While we cannot guarantee a response within a fixed timeframe, we will review your report and take appropriate action.
Editorial Team
Our catalogue is curated by OUVVO Catalogue, the catalogue project and catalogue records. All correspondence should be directed to the email above. We do not maintain a telephone line or physical office for public inquiries.
Before You Write
If your question is about how to download or read an ebook, you may first check the help section on our site, which covers common file formats, reading software, and troubleshooting steps. For category or theme questions, the introductory notes on each title page often provide context. For example, the reading companion for The Cheerful Smugglers or the background notes on A Virginia Scout may already address your curiosity. We also encourage browsing the relevant category — such as “Young Readers & Adventures” or “Historical Psychological Social Fiction” — to find related works and discussions.
If you believe a work is misclassified, please include the category where you think it belongs. Similarly, for file issues, specifying the format and device helps us reproduce the problem. For accessibility concerns, describing the assistive technology you use (e.g., screen reader, magnification software) and the exact difficulty encountered will allow us to address it more effectively.
Copyright and Rights Considerations
We take copyright matters seriously. Our catalogue is built from works we believe are in the public domain in the United States, where our editorial office is based. However, copyright laws vary by country. If you are accessing the site from outside the United States, please verify the public-domain status of any work under your local law. If you are a rights holder and wish to discuss a specific title, please include the title, author, and your relationship to the work. We will review your concern promptly.
We also welcome reports of works that may have been incorrectly included. Please provide any evidence or reasoning you have, and we will investigate.
Suggestions for New Content
While we do not accept unsolicited submissions of new texts, we are interested in hearing about public-domain works you believe deserve a place in our catalogue. If you have a suggestion, please include the title, author, and a brief note on why the work is significant or how it fits our existing categories. We cannot promise to add every suggestion, but we consider each one carefully.
Thank you for helping us keep the Public Domain Literature Library accurate, accessible, and respectful of the works we share.