Exam Proctoring


As a public service and to support the goal of lifelong learning, the Scott County Public Library provides free exam proctoring, subject to availability of personnel, facility, and technology. We are located at 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown, Ky 40324.  Please review the procedures and limitations listed below on this page. For questions, please contact Julia Taylor at Julia.taylor@scottpublib.org

    Procedures
    • The student must submit an exam proctoring request via the library’s website (scottpublib.org/proctoring). This submission must be received at least seven (7) business days (M-F) prior to the desired proctoring date and is considered an agreement to the Proctoring Procedures and Limitations.  The student will be notified via email if the exam proctoring request can be honored.  Not every request can be fulfilled for the exact preferred time or date; please anticipate further communication for potential changes to the submitted preferred dates and times.      
    • The student must let the library know about any required computer software or applications when scheduling a session. The library will be unable to offer proctoring if it cannot accommodate such software or applications. The library cannot guarantee the speed of its Internet connection or that the Internet connection will not be interrupted during the exam. The student is responsible for ensuring that library computers meet test taking requirements. Students may bring their own laptops and connect to the library’s wireless network only if allowed by the testing institution. Library staff will not advise or assist in configuring personal laptops or software.
    • Proctoring sessions are scheduled for Monday through Friday generally for a maximum of two (2) hours per day.Subject to library staff scheduling needs, the library will do its best on a case-by-case basis to accommodate requests for more than two (2) hours. The library does not schedule evening or weekend sessions.
    • The student must make all arrangements with the testing institution for delivery of the exam and/or passwords needed for online access and should confirm that “public library staff” meets the testing institution’s criteria for proctoring. The student is responsible for ensuring that the necessary examination materials and information have been received by the proctor prior to the scheduled session.
    • The library will follow the testing requirements of the institution. Items not specifically allowed by those requirements, such as, notes, textbooks, personal laptops, etc., will be assumed not to be allowed. All students must present a current photo ID. The name on the ID must match the name on the testing materials. The ID will be photocopied.
    • The student or testing institution must supply any needed test items, such as #2 pencils, scrap paper, and calculators. A student may not have cell phones or similar devices while taking exams.
    • Completed written examinations will be returned to the testing institution using envelopes or packaging provided by the student or institution. Postage or delivery fees are the responsibility of the student and must be prepaid. A copy of completed written exams will be kept on file by the library for 30 days. Written examinations not completed by the student within 30 days of receipt by the library will not be retained.
    General Limitations

    The library reserves the right to cancel or change the date of any proctored exam due to inclement weather, computer malfunctions, etc.

    The proctor will not sign a proctoring statement that attests to more than he/she is able to do. The proctor will not enter his/her personal information, such as, Social Security number, driver’s license, home phone number, home address, etc., on the proctoring materials.