The IFLA Voucher Scheme makes it easy for you to pay for your international interlibrary requests, by using a voucher instead of real money. The Scheme is based on a reusable plastic voucher which represents a standard payment for one transaction. One voucher is attached to the request form each time the library requests an item from another country. The supplying library accepts the voucher as payment for the transaction, and retains it to be reused for another transaction at a later date.
Vouchers have unlimited validity and can be reused any number of times.
Supplying libraries are encouraged to accept a standard payment of one voucher for supplying one loan or a photocopy of up to 15 pages, but are still able to charge less or more than this if they wish to do so. Apart from the initial purchase and final redemption of vouchers, the Scheme eliminates all financial elements when paying for international transactions. No money lost in international exchange rates. No need for invoices, therefore reduced administration costs. Libraries can retain vouchers for reuse at a later date.