Contacting the Editorial Office
The Historical Social Sciences Library is maintained by a small editorial team. We welcome correspondence from readers who wish to report a problem, offer a correction, or ask a question about the catalogue or its contents.
Reasons to Write
You may contact us for any of the following reasons:
- Metadata corrections — an incorrect title, author name, publication date, or category placement (for example, a book listed under “Anthropology” that belongs in “Society, Culture & Customs”).
- File or reading issues — an ebook that fails to open, displays garbled text, or is unreadable on a particular device or browser.
- Accessibility concerns — problems with screen-reader compatibility, missing alt text, or other barriers that prevent full use of the catalogue.
- Privacy questions — inquiries about how we handle personal data, cookies, or tracking on the site.
- Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a work in the catalogue is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights to a title and wish to discuss its inclusion.
- General editorial observations — suggestions for new categories, additional context for a work, or other improvements to the catalogue.
What to Include in Your Message
To help us address your report efficiently, please include the following details where applicable:
- The page URL (web address) where the issue appears.
- The exact title of the ebook or catalogue entry.
- The file format you are using (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, etc.).
- The device, operating system, or browser you were using.
- A clear description of the problem you encountered.
- If your message concerns copyright or rights, any supporting information you are able to share.
Our Editorial Address
Please send all correspondence to editor@itiic.com. This address is monitored by the the catalogue, who Catalogue maintenance uses source records and bibliographic context.
Messages are checked as part of catalogue maintenance and endeavour to respond as soon as we are able. Because we are a small team, we cannot guarantee a specific response time, but we appreciate your patience and your help in keeping the catalogue accurate and useful.
How We Handle Your Message
When you write to us, your message is treated as confidential correspondence. We do not share your contact details or the content of your communication with any outside party. Your report will be reviewed by the relevant editor, and if it concerns a specific title, that entry may be flagged for review. For metadata corrections, we typically update the catalogue entry within a reasonable period after verification. For file or accessibility issues, we will investigate and, where possible, provide an updated file or a workaround.
What Not to Expect
We do not offer technical support for third-party reading software or devices. If you experience a problem with a file that is not from our catalogue, we cannot assist. We also do not provide research assistance, literary analysis, or recommendations for further reading. Our role is limited to maintaining the catalogue of public-domain works.
Before You Write
You may find that the answer to your question is already available on the site. Consider checking the About Us page for background on our mission, the Privacy Policy for data handling practices, or the Terms of Use for rules governing the use of the catalogue. If you are unsure which category your issue falls under, a brief description is all we need to route your message appropriately.
Thank you for your interest in the Historical Social Sciences Library. Your observations help us serve all readers better.