How to Reach the catalogue project
Modern History Library is maintained by a single literary critic, The catalogue groups works according to its available bibliographic records and subject scope. If you have a question, a correction, or an observation about any ebook or the catalogue itself, the best way to reach him is by email at editor@oovba.com.
What to Report
Readers often notice details that escape even careful editorial review. The following kinds of reports are especially useful:
- Metadata errors — an incorrect title, author name, or date; a missing translator or editor; a wrong category assignment (for example, a book placed under “World Events” that belongs in “Revolutions”).
- File or reading problems — unreadable text, garbled characters, missing illustrations, broken tables, or files that fail to open on a particular device, browser, or reading application. Please mention the file format (EPUB, PDF, HTML, etc.) and the software or device you were using.
- Accessibility issues — poor contrast, missing alt text for images, inadequate heading structure, or other barriers that make the ebook difficult to use with assistive technology.
- 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 and wish it to be removed, please include any supporting information. Nathaniel takes such matters seriously and will review them promptly.
- Privacy questions — inquiries about how your data is handled when you browse the site or download ebooks. The catalogue does not use tracking scripts or sell user information, but if you have specific concerns, please write.
- General editorial observations — thoughts on the selection, the introductory notes, or the arrangement of works. Thoughtful suggestions help shape future additions.
How to Write a Helpful Report
To ensure your message can be acted on quickly, please include as many of the following details as are relevant:
- The exact page URL where the issue appears.
- The full title of the ebook, and the author if known.
- The file format (EPUB, PDF, Kindle, HTML, plain text).
- The device, browser, or reading application you were using (including version numbers if possible).
- A clear description of the problem — what you expected to happen and what actually happened.
- If the report concerns copyright or rights, any documentation or reasoning you can provide.
Nathaniel reads every message carefully, but because the catalogue is a one-person project, a reply may not be immediate. Please do not send follow-up requests for status updates; if the matter is urgent, state so in your original message.
What This Contact Is Not
This email address is for editorial correspondence only. It is not a customer service line, a sales inquiry, or a technical support hotline. The catalogue does not sell products, offer subscriptions, or provide reading recommendations for personal research. If you are looking for a specific title not yet in the collection, you are welcome to suggest it, but there is no guarantee that it will be added.
Thank you for helping keep Modern History Library accurate, readable, and respectful of readers and rights holders alike.