Test Proctoring Policy
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
Reference librarians will proctor exams (both open book and closed book) free of charge. Exams should be mailed to “Attention: Reference Proctor”. This written procedure will be mailed or faxed to institutions that inquire about it. Preferred times to proctor tests are evenings before 7:00 and Saturdays. Proctoring tests is a service provided as a courtesy to our community and scheduling exams is at the Library’s discretion.
Note: For closed books exams, the librarian and the student are in a public area and the student is not watched constantly. Librarians on duty are servicing a busy public service desk.
The librarian will be responsible for reading and following the proctor instructions on the test, setting up an area for the student in sight of the reference desk. Upon completion of the exam, the librarian will sign their name and then add “reference proctor” after their name. We will FAX the test and answers to the institution at a rate of $1.00 per page if requested. The test materials must include a typed SASE for the return of the test and answers. The Library is not responsible for lost or delayed materials.
The student will be responsible for following the test’s instructions and keeping his/her own time. If the test is turned in late, the proctor will write a note indicating how much extra time was used.
Librarians will record the student’s name, institution’s name and the date the test was mailed or faxed in the Proctor Log. The librarian will put the test and answers in the library mail box or fax them. If the test is lost in the return process, the patron has the responsibility of repeating the test.
Online exams are limited to one hour following our general computer use guidelines of one hour per day per person. Some institutions ask library staff to enter their Social Security # or a driver’s license #. Staff should never enter personal information on any proctoring materials. Although the Library does have wireless access to the Internet, many institutions, including OSU, do not permit students to take exams on personal laptops. Please check with your institution first to see if laptops are allowed.
If these guidelines do not meet your needs, other local proctoring sites are available including:
Benton Center Mon-Thursday 9:00-8pm; Friday 9-4pm
757-8944
757 NW Polk, Corvallis, OR
$20 per test; if dually enrolled, testing is free
Linn-Benton Community College Mon-Fri 9-3pm; Tuesday 9-6pm (Summer M-F 9-3)
541-917-4781
Health & Occupation Building, Room 111
6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, OR 972321
$20 per test; if dually enrolled, testing is free
Tutoring Club
791-8886 Douglas Hambley
Albany location only: 915 9th St. Albany
$15 per test Paper exams only; no online testing. Mon-Thur 2:00-7:00 pm
Updated 6/09
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