Test Proctoring

While all of the 7 Loudoun County Public Library branches provide proctoring, you will need to contact your desired branch to make arrangements.

The student will:

• Verify that the testing institution accepts all library proctoring guidelines outlined herein.
• Call to verify that the Library branch has received the examination.
• Allow sufficient time to take the examination before the deadline that has been established by the institution; the library will hold tests for 6 months or the test's stated deadline.
• Bring appropriate photo ID to the library on the exam day.
• Come prepared with the necessary or required supplies to take the examination.
• Provide postage in the event that the institution has not enclosed a return, prepaid envelope.
• Allow 7-10 days for normal US Mail delivery or make other prepaid delivery arrangements to return the completed exam to the institution.

The Library is able to:

• Proctor exams for individual students who have made advance arrangements, dependent on the branch’s circumstances.
• Serve as delivery and pickup point for mailed exams.
• Store the exam in a secure area and maintain password security for electronic exams.
• Receive, print, and return exams via e-mail or fax.
• Proctor online exams at some locations. Call your local branch for information.
• Verify the student’s identity with photo ID.
• Certify that the student has taken the exam within a specified time.
• Mail the completed exam back to the institution, via a prepaid method.

The Library is not able to:

• Provide a private place for testing.
• Provide a staff member to continuously monitor the exam, or verify that the student had no access to materials or assistance.
• Grade exams.
• Provide postage or envelopes for returning exam materials to the testing institution.