eBib

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about navigation, contributions, and our open knowledge mission.

General Questions

What types of resources are in the collection?

We feature books, academic journals, historical documents, open-source publications, and digital archives from public-domain sources. Everything is freely accessible under open licenses.

Can I use these resources for educational purposes?

All content is available under Creative Commons and public domain licenses, making it suitable for personal, educational, or research use. Attribution is required in most cases.

Is there a way to bulk download content?

Yes, our API and bulk download portal allow researchers to programmatically access large volumes of public domain content, subject to license compliance.

Contributing to eBib

How do I submit content to eBib?

Visit the Contribute page and follow our guidelines for digitized works, open licenses, and metadata standards.

What license types do you accept?

We prioritize open licenses such as CC-BY, PD, and ODCCPL. All submitted content must include valid licensing proof. We review every contribution for compliance prior to publication.

Access & Privacy

How is user data protected?

We adhere to strict data protection policies and use encryption in transit and at rest. See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Is my IP address logged?

We retain IP addresses for security and abuse prevention purposes, in compliance with data protection regulations. No personal data is stored permanently.

Technical Issues

What file formats are supported?

All publicly accessible content is presented in HTML, PDF, EPUB, and plain text formats. We're continually expanding our format compatibility based on user needs.

Why do some pages load slowly?

Our global CDN ensures fast delivery, but loading times may vary based on file size and your internet connection speed. For optimal performance, clear your cache and refresh the page.