Loudoun County Public Library branches provide test proctoring services to Loudoun County residents. Please contact the desired branch to make arrangements.
The student must:
- Be a Loudoun County resident and possess a valid Loudoun County Public Library card.
- Verify that the testing institution accepts all library proctoring guidelines.
- 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.
- Pay 10 cents per page for all prints of examination materials including received faxes.
- 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 can:
- Proctor examinations for individual students who have made advance arrangements, dependent on the branch’s circumstances.
- Receive examinations by mail, email or fax.
- Store the examinations in a secure area and maintain password security for electronic examinations.
- Verify the student’s identity with photo ID.
- Certify that the student has taken the exam within a specified time.
- Return examinations by email.
- Mail the completed exam back to the institution, via a prepaid method.
The Library cannot:
- Provide a private place for testing.
- Provide a staff member to continuously monitor the exam.
- Verify that the student had no access to materials or assistance.
- Designate a specific staff person to serve as proctor for all examinations taken by a student. Proctoring services are provided by available, qualified staff persons.
- Reserve Internet use. The library provides Internet stations on a first-come first-served basis as well as free public WiFi for laptops. The student is responsible for following and understanding the Library Internet policies and procedures.
- Grade examinations.
- Keep copies of exams after they have been sent.