How to Reach the catalogue project
The Historical Zoology Library is maintained by a catalogue workflow who reviews every message personally. If you have a question, a correction, or an observation about any title in the catalogue, we welcome your note. The best way to reach us is by email at [email protected].
When to Write
You may consider contacting us for any of the following reasons:
- Metadata corrections — If you notice an incorrect author attribution, a wrong title, a missing subtitle, or a mismatched category (for example, a book listed under “Animals” that belongs in “Insects”), please let us 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 let us know.
- Accessibility concerns — We aim to make our texts usable by everyone. If you encounter barriers — such as missing alt text on illustrations, poor contrast, or screen-reader incompatibility — your report helps us improve.
- Privacy questions — We take your privacy seriously. If you have any questions about how we handle personal information, or if you wish to have your data removed from our records, please write to us.
- Copyright or rights concerns — While we strive to include only works that are in the public domain in Australia, copyright laws vary by jurisdiction. If you believe a title on this site infringes your rights, please provide the title, the URL, and any supporting information so that we can review the matter promptly.
- General editorial feedback — We value thoughtful observations about the collection, suggestions for future additions, or comments on the reading notes and companion essays that accompany many titles (such as those for “The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 09” or “The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle”).
What to Include in Your Message
To help us address your report efficiently, please include as many of the following details as are relevant:
- The exact URL (web address) of the page where the issue appears.
- The full title of the ebook and, if applicable, the volume number (e.g., “Cassell's Natural History, Vol. 3 of 6”).
- 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.
- The device, operating system, or browser you were using when the problem occurred.
- A clear description of the problem: what you expected to see and what actually happened.
- If the message concerns copyright or rights, any documentation or legal context you can provide.
Our Response
We read every message and take each one seriously. Because the library is a one-person project, you may not receive an immediate reply, but your report will be reviewed and, where appropriate, acted upon. We are grateful for the care and attention our readers bring to this collection.
Thank you for helping us keep the Historical Zoology Library accurate, accessible, and enjoyable for all.