Contact the catalogue project
We welcome correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders. Whether you have noticed an error, encountered a technical problem, or wish to discuss the catalogue itself, RBINI Catalogue here to help.
When to Write
We invite you to get in touch whenever something in the catalogue does not look right, does not work as expected, or raises a question. The following are common reasons readers write to us, but you are welcome for any purpose.
- Metadata corrections – If a title, author, publication date, or category placement appears incorrect. For example, a work listed under “Natural History” that belongs in “Evolution,” or a misattributed author name. Even small details matter to us: a missing subtitle, an inconsistent spelling, or an ambiguous date can affect how a book is discovered and understood.
- File or reading issues – If an ebook fails to open, displays garbled text, or is unreadable on a particular device or browser. Please include the file format (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, etc.) and the software or hardware you were using. Knowing the exact circumstances helps us reproduce and fix the problem.
- Accessibility problems – If you encounter barriers such as missing alt text, poor contrast, or screen‑reader incompatibility. We are committed to improving access for all readers and treat every report as a priority. Specific, reproducible descriptions are especially helpful.
- Privacy questions – If you have concerns about how your data is handled while using the site. We take your privacy seriously and will explain our practices clearly.
- Copyright or rights concerns – If you believe a work in the catalogue is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you are a rights holder with a takedown request. Public-domain status can vary by country, and we rely on readers to alert us to potential mismatches. Please include any relevant legal context or documentation.
- General editorial observations – Suggestions, corrections, or ideas for new additions. We especially value comments on our reading notes and companion guides, such as those for The Principles of Biology or Essays on the Microscope. If you have spotted a nuance in a text that our notes missed, or if you have a recommendation for a title that would enrich a category, we would like to hear from you.
What to Include
To help us respond efficiently, please provide as many of the following details as possible:
- The exact page URL (the address in your browser’s address bar). This is the single most helpful piece of information.
- The ebook title and, if known, the author or editor. If the work is part of a series or a multi-volume set, please indicate which volume.
- The file format you attempted to read (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, or other).
- The device, browser, or reading application you used, including version numbers where relevant.
- A clear description of the problem: what you expected and what happened instead. Screenshots or error messages can be very useful, but please do not include personal information in them.
- For copyright enquiries, any supporting information about your rights or the work’s status, such as the country where you are located and the publication history you are aware of.
How to Reach Us
Please send all correspondence to editor@rbini.com. This address is used for catalogue correspondence. William Catalogue maintenance uses bibliographic and source context. Whether your note is brief or detailed, it will be read by a human who cares about the collection.
What to Expect
We read every message and endeavour to address each one as promptly as care allows. Because we are a small independent operation, we cannot guarantee a specific response time, but we treat every report with attention and respect. For time‑sensitive rights issues, please mark your subject line accordingly (for example, “Rights concern – [title]”). We will acknowledge receipt as soon as we can.
If you do not hear back within a reasonable period, please feel free to follow up. Occasionally messages may be misdirected or filtered, and a gentle reminder is always welcome.
Thank you for helping us maintain and improve the Natural History Library. Your observations, whether large or small, make this catalogue better for every reader.