Contact the Editor

We welcome thoughtful correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders. The best way to reach us is by email to editor@iitok.com, where Edgar Smith, our fiction editor, reviews each message. Whether you have spotted an error, encountered a technical problem, or wish to discuss a copyright or privacy question, your note helps us maintain a reliable catalogue.

When to Write

You may wish to contact us for any of the following reasons:

• Metadata corrections — an incorrect title, author name, or category placement (for example, a story that belongs under Society, Manners & Change: Texts & Context rather than Exploration & Survival).
• File or format problems — a file that will not open, displays garbled text, or fails on a particular device or browser.
• Accessibility concerns — missing alt text, poor contrast, or other barriers that make the catalogue difficult to use.
• Privacy questions — about data collection, cookies, or any personal information we may hold.
• Copyright or rights issues — if you believe a work in the catalogue is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights and wish to discuss removal.
• General editorial observations — suggestions for new categories, corrections to reading notes, or other improvements.

What to Include

To help us address your report efficiently, please include as many of the following details as possible:

• The exact page URL (web address) where the issue appears.
• The full title of the ebook or work concerned.
• The file format you are using (ePub, PDF, HTML, etc.).
• The device or browser you were using when the problem occurred.
• A clear description of the observed problem.
• If your message concerns copyright or rights, any supporting information about your claim or the work’s status.

For example, if you find that The Backwoodsmen — Themes and Context is listed under the wrong category, a short note with the page URL and the correct category name is very helpful. Similarly, if a reading note for Modern Swedish Masterpieces: Short Stories — Story, Setting & Ideas contains an error, letting us know the specific section helps us review it quickly.

Our Editorial Approach

We review each message personally. Because we are a small independent operation, we may not be able to reply to every note individually, but every report is read and considered. We do not guarantee a specific response time, and we do not provide legal advice. If you have a time-sensitive legal concern, please make that clear in your subject line.

We also appreciate suggestions that go beyond simple corrections. For instance, if you have ideas for new contextual categories or believe a work would benefit from additional background material, we are glad to hear them. Our catalogue includes works such as Prosper Mérimée's Short Stories — Context and Discussion and Warm — Text and Context, and we aim to keep each entry as useful as possible.

Thank you for helping us keep the Public Domain Literature Library accurate and accessible.