Short answers first. Each item links naturally to a fuller policy when the detail matters.
What is Free Source Library?
An independent English-language digital publication that organizes a large, general-interest knowledge archive across science, technology, health, history, education, business, travel, and everyday life.
Is every article written or reviewed by a specialist?
No. General editorial review is not the same as specialist certification. When a subject requires professional expertise, the article should use suitable authoritative sources, state its limits, and avoid personalized advice.
Does the site use AI?
AI-assisted tools may support organization, comparison, workflow, or language tasks. They are not treated as evidence or authors. Publication responsibility remains with the editorial process described on our Editorial Team page.
How are sources chosen?
The source should match the claim. Official records, original research, standards, and direct documentation are preferred when available. Reputable secondary sources can add context. See Sources & Verification.
How do I report an error?
Use Report an Issue. Include the page URL, the disputed passage, and a reliable source or concise explanation. The submission enters a private editorial inbox.
Why are there advertisements?
Advertising can support public access, infrastructure, and editorial operations. Ads do not purchase article conclusions. Choosing essential cookies only may reduce personalization, but contextual ads can still appear.
Can I turn off optional cookies?
Yes. Choose “Essential only” in the consent panel. You can reopen the panel through “Privacy choices” in the footer. Essential storage needed for security and basic operation cannot be disabled through that control.
Can I republish an article?
You may link to pages and make limited quotations where permitted by law with clear attribution. Republishing full articles, systematic copying, or commercial extraction requires permission unless a separate license says otherwise.
Why does an older article look different or need an update?
The archive is large and has been produced over time. We are improving categorization, presentation, sourcing, metadata, and older content in stages. A publication that maintains its archive should not pretend every page was created yesterday.
How can I contact the publication?
Use the first-party form on Contact the Editorial Desk. We do not require readers to use a personal social account or expose a staff member’s direct address.