Does the library proctor tests?

Yes. However, we may not be able to accommodate everyone's needs.

Mission Statement:

As part of the Hoover Public Library’s mission to provide lifelong learning, test proctoring services are offered to students to fulfill their educational needs and interests.

Agreement

The student will:

  • Complete and sign the proctoring request form by which the student agrees to ensure that all guidelines and policies from their respective institutions are met when testing at the Hoover Public Library.
  • Confirm test has been received by the library.
  • Schedule test one week in advance.
  • Bring appropriate photo I.D.
  • Call to cancel if unable to keep reserved testing time.
  • Provide stamps, envelopes, etc. if needed.
  • Make copies of test to be kept in individual file.
  • Take all online tests using library PCs.
  • Relinquish use of personal laptops, cell phones, Blackberry’s, etc. when testing. A space will be provided to store these materials.

The Library will:

  • Provide a quiet, self-contained testing area, located in our Training Center, with a library staff member on Friday’s from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional days may be added during peak testing times.
  • Correspond with student’s school and receive materials.
  • Provide test proctor procedures to professor.
  • Provide a designated contact number and e-mail address: (Call 205-444-7816 for more information.)
  • Maintain a file for the student that will contain all testing materials until one month after the designated testing time.
  • Forward tests via e-mail, fax, mail, FedEx or UPS at the student’s expense.

The Library will not:

  • Accommodate requests for unscheduled proctoring.
  • Contact the testing institution to clarify procedural questions such as: incorrect passwords, wrong tests, etc.
  • Guarantee that the correct material has been received by the testing institution by a specific date.
  • Download software for test taking that is not compatible with our network.
  • Guarantee that technical problems will not occur when using the library PCs.
Use the online Request form

 

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