Reference Services FAQs

  • General Questions

    The Anne T. Kent Map & Special Collections Annex collection includes unrecorded surveys of Marin County properties performed by J.C. Oglesby, Richardson, Dodge, Voorhies, Engineering Field Services, Joe Grippi, and more.

    Please visit the Survey Requests page for more information about accessing the survey collections.

    Proctoring at Marin County Free Library

    • The Civic Center Library is the only branch of the Marin County Free Library that offers test proctoring.
    • Test proctoring is available for open book exams only.
    • You must set up an appointment in advance by calling the Reference Desk at 415-473-6058.
    • The fee for proctoring an exam is $25.
    • On the day of the test, you must bring:
      • photo ID
      • $25 in cash or check to Marin County Free Library
      • any required test-taking materials

    Proctoring at Other Locations

    Santa Rosa Junior College Student Success and Assessment Services Testing Centers in Santa Rosa and Petaluma are available to proctor paper and computerized exams for students enrolled in Independent Study, Online, Correspondence or Distance Education Programs for educational institutions or businesses. Please visit their website for testing information, opens a new window that includes testing dates, locations and financial information. To make an appointment contact (707) 527-4661.

    The Testing Office at San José State University provides proctoring services for exams from other institutions and professional organizations. Please visit their website for testing information, including fees, and information required to request proctoring for an exam.  Please e-mail their office at testing-office@sjsu.edu to request proctoring services.

    Yes! You can reach us using our online contact form. We will reply as quickly as we can.

    You can also reach us by phone to your local branch during open hours.