How to reach the catalogue project
We welcome your observations, questions and corrections. The best way to contact us at [email protected]. This address is the only verified channel for editorial correspondence; we do not operate a telephone line, postal address or web form.
What to report
You may write to us about any aspect of the catalogue. Common reasons include:
- Metadata corrections — an incorrect title, author name, or category placement. For example, a work listed under “Medicine” that belongs in “History, Empires & Change” may need reclassification.
- If relevant, the Project Gutenberg source link associated with the ebook.
- Accessibility issues — missing alt text, poor contrast, or other barriers that affect screen readers or other assistive technologies.
- Privacy questions — if you have concerns about how your personal data is handled while browsing the site.
- Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a title in the catalogue is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights to a work that appears here and wish to discuss its status.
- Editorial observations — suggestions for new reading companions, background essays, or thematic groupings. We are especially interested in connections between works such as Children well and happy and Better babies and their care, or the public-health perspectives in The Cholera: the claims of the poor upon the rich and Public health and insurance: American addresses.
What to include in your message
To help us respond accurately, please provide as much of the following as possible:
- The exact page URL or web address where you encountered the issue.
- The full title of the ebook or reading companion (e.g., Shell shock and its lessons — Key Ideas to Explore).
- The file format you are using (if the problem is format-specific).
- The device, browser, or screen-reader software you were using.
- A clear description of the problem: what you expected, what happened instead, and any error messages.
- If your message concerns copyright or rights, please include any supporting information you are able to share (such as your relationship to the work or a legal basis for your claim).
What happens after you write
Messages are checked as part of catalogue maintenance and aim to address each one. Because we are a small independent operation, we cannot guarantee a response by a particular time, but we do our best to reply within a reasonable period. If your message involves a correction or a rights query, we may follow up with additional questions. For accessibility or file issues, we will test the reported problem and, where possible, provide a workaround or an updated file.
When to expect a reply
Most messages receive an initial acknowledgment within a few days. Complex issues—especially those involving copyright research or multiple files—may take longer to resolve. We appreciate your patience and your contribution to improving the archive.
Before you write
If you are reporting a file problem, you may wish to try downloading the work again or opening it in a different reader. Some issues are caused by temporary network errors or software settings. For metadata questions, you can check the work’s catalogue page for any notes or alternative titles we may have already listed.
Thank you for helping us maintain a reliable and accessible collection of historical medical and public-health literature.