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One effect of the COVID pandemic is that our institution has turned to ProctorU for conducting remote, socially-distanced exams. They have a live proctor service, but it's very expensive, so the university is pushing most people to use their automated service. We've had students coming into the library looking for someplace they can take ProctorU exams, and we haven't had much luck helping them. The software demands: - a computer with a web cam - some moderately complex setup, including allowing a remote person to type in the password to get into the exam - a private space with no visible or audible background interruptions - no books, notes, phones, computers or clutter visible in the scene - no windows - a mirror behind the student so the software can check for notes posted on or behind the monitor We just don't have any spaces that are well suited to this. Our study rooms are equipped with computers, have windows, and lack mirrors. We've had to simply tell students that we can't help them. We're kicking this up the chain of command because it seems like a problem for the broader university, not just the library. But we're still curious: have any of you dealt with this? What have you come up with? Will Martin Head of Digital Initiatives, Systems and Services Chester Fritz Library University of North Dakota