School librarians and other specialists should take note of the new wave of computer-based assessments required by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), testing that is only now beginning to get off the ground. The new testing necessitates that districts possess the right hardware, install the requisite software, and, in some cases, create secure dedicated networks. In Alabama, the ACT Quality Core product has been designated as aligned with the CCSS-based standards. That test demands machines configured with locked down browsers. Last year was the first year the new assessments were deployed. The author describes the experience that the school she works at went through in preparing for the new assessments. The author also shares her opinions on what lies ahead and how these assessments will affect students.