As a public service the Public Library of Anniston and Calhoun County provides test proctoring when possible.

• A minimum of one week advance notice is required before any test will be proctored. Students must schedule a time and date with the proctor. Appointments can be made in person or by phone.
• All test requirements must be received from the issuing educational institution before any tests are taken.
• Exams will be administered during the library's operating hours on Monday through Saturday. The test must be completed 30 minutes before the library closes.
• Exams can be received through the U.S. mail, email, fax, FedEx, UPS, etc.
• There is no fee for this service but the library will not incur any costs for administering or returning exams. The student or the examining institution must provide a return envelope and postage. The library charges $1.00 per page to fax and 25 cents per page to photocopy. Fees must be paid at the completion of the exam.
• At the time of testing, the student must provide current photo identification and the name on the identification must match the name on the testing materials.
• The library will proctor written (open or closed book), emailed, or online exams. Library computer setting will not be modified to accommodate an online test. If online test is required, student must understand that there will be some degree of noise and activity in the public area where the computers are located. The library will provide a computer that has Microsoft Word and Internet access. Installation on a library computer of any special software that may be needed to complete the exam will not be allowed. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the computing resources are adequate for their testing purposes.
• The student must provide the proctor with necessary verification forms and exam instructions. The student is responsible for returning completed request forms to the institution.
• The student must contact the institution to ensure that the examination and other required exam materials are sent to the proctor.
• The student must arrive at the appointment time.
• The student must provide all supplies needed (such as pens, pencils, calculator, paper, etc) to complete the test.
• The library reserves the right to cancel or change the date of any proctor test due to inclement weather, computer malfunctions, etc. The test will be rescheduled.
• Due to legal and ethical matters, the proctor will not sign a proctoring statement that attests to more than they are able to do.
• The library will not administer GED tests. These requests will be referred to the city or county Board of Education or the Adult Education Program.
• At the conclusion of the exam, the proctor will return the exam to the testing institution via the U.S. Postal Service, or fax. The library will not arrange for UPS or FedEx pickup.
• The library cannot assume responsibility for completed tests that are not received by the testing institution. The student must contact the institution to determine if the completed test was received.
• The proctor will not enter his/her personal information (Social Security number, driver's license, home phone number, home address, etc.) on the proctoring materials.
• It is the responsibility of the student to know exam deadlines. The library will keep the test for six months before the test is destroyed.
• The library is not responsible for the content of exams that are emailed to the proctor, or for completed tests once they have been mailed.
• Proctors will not monitor a student continuously during the exam, but may check on the student periodically. Proctors will enforce any time limits that are placed on the exam, as well as other rules set forth in the exam materials. The use of cell phones or visiting with others during the testing period will not be allowed.

Board Approved  3/25/2008