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SUMMARY:Northstar - Proctored Assessment Test – Virtual
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DESCRIPTION:Take a proctored Northstar assessment test to demonstrate your
  mastery of computer & software skills..\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5
 336799
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Demonstrate your digital literacy skills b
 y taking a proctored Northstar Assessment test during a scheduled test ses
 sion.&nbsp\; If you score 85% or higher\, you'll earn a Northstar Digital 
 Literacy Certificate to share with your employers. Tests will be administe
 red and monitored remotely &ndash\; allowing you to take the test from the
  convenience of your home.&nbsp\; Registration is required. We recommend t
 hat test-takers set up their Northstar Learner Accounts prior to the test 
 date. &nbsp\; Request one now at:&nbsp\; <a href="https://mcpl.link/norths
 tar-signup">https://mcpl.link/northstar-signup</a></p>\n<p>For your test\,
  you will need:</p>\n<p>A computer (tablets and smartphones will NOT work)
 <br />Internet access<br />A webcam (video camera) on your computer<br />A
  quiet space<br />A phone to contact the proctor if you have technical pro
 blems<br />A picture ID - *the proctor will need to see your picture and f
 ull name. Acceptable forms of ID include passports\, foreign and domestic 
 state-issued ID cards\, school ID cards\, human services cards\, military 
 ID cards and similar identification.<br />The Zoom link will be shared wit
 h test-takers 2-24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the test.</p>\n<p>
 </p>\n<hr />\n<p>Check out some of our other online courses &amp\; resourc
 es for improving your <a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/
 collection/online-resources.html#ComputersTechnology">computer and technol
 ogy</a> skills.</p>\n<p>Seeking to apply your new digital skills in a new 
 job or career?&nbsp\; Check out our resources for <a href="https://mcpl.li
 nk/job-seekers-guide">Job Seekers</a></p>\n<p>Don't have a card right now?
  No worries\, try our newly improved Digital Library card&nbsp\;<a href="h
 ttps://mcpl.link/DigitalCard">https://mcpl.link/DigitalCard</a>&nbsp\;and 
 you'll be ready to go in minutes.</p>\n<p style="border: 5px solid black\;
  padding: 50px\; background-image: linear-gradient(to right\, #f1d45e\,#F2
 CD37\,#f1d45e)\;"><strong>By joining this Virtual MCPL program\, you agree
  to abide by our&nbsp\;<span style="text-decoration: underline\;"><a href=
 "https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/policies/behavior.html">rules of c
 onduct</a>.</span>&nbsp\;Library staff has the authority to remove you fro
 m this program if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate\, to ensure th
 e safety of staff and customers.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: 
 underline\;"><a href="https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/policies/zoom
 .html">Learn about MCPL's Zoom Security Settings</a></span></strong></p>\n
 <p>Accommodation Requests</p>\n<p>Please <a href="https://montgomerycounty
 md.gov/Library/accessibility/interpreter.html">place your request for Engl
 ish-language captioning or sign language interpretation</a> at least five 
 days before the library-sponsored program you plan to attend. Contact the 
 Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 wit
 h all other accommodation requests.</p>\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/53
 36799
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