Library campaign Return Without Fees at BUW
Library campaign Return Without Fees at BUW
The University of Warsaw Library, in cooperation with the Students’ Council of the University of Warsaw, is organising a campaign that allows users to return overdue library materials without incurring late fees.
The Return Without Fees campaign will take place on April 13 and May 19, 2026, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, at the BUW building located at 56/66 Dobra Street in Warsaw.
The campaign applies to materials borrowed from the University of Warsaw Library (BUW) and the University of Warsaw Medical Library. It does not cover items borrowed from faculty libraries of the University.
On these days, users who have overdue books, CDs, or Kindle readers will be able to return them without paying overdue fines, regardless of when the fees were originally incurred.
Returns can be made:
- at the Circulation Desk at BUW,
- via self-check machines (for books),
- at the Return Box (“Trezor”) located in the BUW passage (level 0, in front of the library entrance),
- by post or courier (the date of dispatch applies).
The initiative applies only to materials returned on the campaign dates. It does not apply to cases under debt collection or legal proceedings, nor to fees related to lost or damaged items.
Detailed rules of the campaign (in Polish only) are available on the BUW website (Events section).
For inquiries, please contact: promocja.buw@uw.edu.pl or call: +48 22 55 25 346, 55 25 283, 55 25 175, 55 25 309.
The Return Without Fees campaign is organised on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Students’ Council of the University of Warsaw and the 210th anniversary of the University of Warsaw. Its goal is to help users settle outstanding library obligations and to enable the library to recover overdue materials.
Q&A
Library Campaign Return Without Fees
Return of library materials borrowed from the University of Warsaw Library and the UW Medical Library with temporary waiver of overdue fines – Q&A
Campaign dates: April 13 and May 19, 2026, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: BUW (University of Warsaw Library)
- What is the campaign about?
The campaign allows users to return overdue library materials borrowed from BUW and the UW Medical Library (books, CDs, Kindle e-readers) without incurring overdue fines, provided the return is made on April 13 or May 19, 2026, between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm.
The campaign does not apply to overdue materials borrowed from the UW faculty libraries.
- What materials are covered?
The campaign applies to materials borrowed from BUW and the UW Medical Library: books, CDs, and Kindle readers.
- When does the campaign take place?
It takes place on two days: April 13 and May 19, 2026, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
- Can I return materials earlier or later and still benefit?
No. Returns made outside the specified dates are not covered.
- Does the campaign include materials from faculty libraries?
No. It applies only to materials borrowed from the BUW and the UW Medical Library.
- Where can materials be returned?
Returns can be made at the BUW building (56/66 Dobra Street, Warsaw) or by post/courier sent to BUW.
All materials can be returned at the Circulation Desk.
Only books can be returned via self-check machines and the Return Box (“Trezor”).
- Where can I return materials borrowed from the Medical Library?
Returns can be made at the BUW building (56/66 Dobra Street, Warsaw) or by post/courier sent to BUW.
All materials can be returned at the Circulation Desk.
Only books can be returned via self-check machines and the Return Box (“Trezor”).
- Can I return books via the Return Box?
Yes, books can be returned via the Return Box (“Trezor”) and self-check machines.
- Can I return Kindle devices or CDs by post?
Yes. As part of the campaign, BUW exceptionally allows this form of return.
- Who bears the risk of shipment?
The sender is responsible for proper dispatch, as well as for any damage or non-delivery.
- Does the shipping date matter?
Yes. The dispatch date must fall within the campaign dates. Delivery to BUW is also required.
You must keep proof of shipment.
- Do I need to keep proof of shipment?
Yes, you may be asked to present it at the Circulation Desk.
- Do I have to pay overdue fines?
No, if materials are returned during the campaign (April 13 or May 19, 2026, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm).
Overdue fines for items returned on those days will not be charged.
- Does the campaign cover all fees on my account?
No. It applies only to overdue fines for BUW and UW Medical Library materials returned during the campaign.
Other charges (e.g., for lost or damaged items, legal or debt collection cases, or previously returned overdue items) must still be paid.
- Does it apply to damaged books?
Yes, but only overdue fines are waived. Fees and procedures for damaged items still apply.
- Does it apply to lost books?
Yes, but only overdue fines are waived. Fees and procedures for lost items still apply.
- Does it apply to debt collection or court cases?
No. It does not cover cases under debt collection, court, enforcement proceedings, or entries in the National Debt Register.
- Does it apply to payment agreements (e.g., installments)?
No.
- Will my account be automatically unblocked after returning items?
Not necessarily. If other outstanding charges remain, your account may stay blocked until they are settled.
Returns via the Return Box may take up to 48 hours to be processed.
- Where can I find the full regulations?
The regulations are available:
- on the BUW website (Events section – in Polish only).
Published: 9 April 2026