Proctoring Services

Prince William Public Library System offers proctoring service for the public at the four full-service libraries. Due to computer time restrictions, we do not proctor online exams or any tests requiring the use of a computer.

PWPLS reserves the right to decline to proctor any exam at the librarian’s discretion.

If you are in need of a proctor for your print exam, follow the steps outlined below:

• Call or visit the library where you would like to take the test. A librarian will be assigned to be your proctor.

  Bull Run Regional Library: 703-792-4500
  8051 Ashton Ave.
  Manassas, VA 20109

  Central Community Library: 703-361-8211
  8601 Mathis Ave
  Manassas, VA 20110

  Chinn Park Regional Library: 703-792-4800
  13065 Chinn Park Drive
  Prince William, VA 22192

  Potomac Community Library: 703-494-8126
  2201 Opitz Boulevard
  Woodbridge, VA 22191

• Using the proctor’s contact information, the student prepares any paperwork required by the school.

• The exam is sent to the proctor. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the library to make sure all tests are received. Exams may be received at the libraries via U.S. Mail, email, fax, Federal Express, etc.

• Librarian and student schedule a mutually convenient time for the student to take the test. Staff schedules are not altered to accommodate proctored exams. Librarians do not proctor exams “on demand.”

• Student takes the exam. The student must not require direct supervision while taking an exam.

• The librarian returns the test to the school. Exams are returned to the schools via the PWPLS mailroom. The library reserves the right to return facsimile or emailed exams via the U.S. Mail.

PWPLS does not charge a fee for proctoring exams. The student is responsible for all paper, supplies, envelopes, photocopying, faxing costs, postage and fees. Faxing is $1.00 per sheet outgoing and .15 per page incoming. Copying from email or the photocopier is .15 per page.

If the student misses an appointment, the librarian reschedules at a date and time convenient to both parties. The student may not request a substitute proctor except in an emergency.

If a student misses two appointments without a valid reason, the librarian returns the uncompleted exam to the learning institution. Librarians are not required to schedule an exam for a third time.

The following institutions offer online proctoring:

This information is provided as a service only. Prince William Public Library System does not endorse any of the organizations listed.