Theory and practice of debt recovery in modern library (some aspects) Cover Image

Teoria i praktyka windykacji we współczesnej bibliotece (wybrane problemy)
Theory and practice of debt recovery in modern library (some aspects)

Author(s): Barbara Centek
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: biblioteki; egzekwowanie długów; prawo biblioteczne; przetrzymywanie książek; windykacja; debt enforcement; debt recovery; libraries; library law; over due books

Summary/Abstract: According to Polish library law, services provided by libraries are free of charge. However, there are cases when a library may demand payment from the reader. One of them is a delayed return of borrowed materials. In such a case the libraries are entitled to introduce procedures mentioned in civil procedure code, but due to economical reasons they seldom do this. More often they use self-developed informal methods or hire debt recovery agencies.

  • Issue Year: 11/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 69-80
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish