SCAN 17 or Springfield Community Access Network first aired on cable channel 17 in 1985; in 1994 the station name was changed to Access 4 and began airing on cable channel 4. The community access channel allows any member of the Springfield Community the opportunity to produce and air television shows on a variety of different topics, including religion, cultural events, art, fitness and health. Local community events and performances are also aired on the station. This collection of 3/4" and VHS tapes primarily consists of compilations of programming on SCAN 17/Access 4. The majority of the tapes were used as entries for the Hometown Video Festival. Of particular interest is the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new station, the first broadcast for SCAN 17. The broadcast features Dr. Durward Long, President of SSU, Ray Schroeder, director of SCAN 17, Mayor Mike Houston, and Senator John Davidson. In addition to the compilation tapes, there are four tapes featuring entire segments of Jazzfield Illinois, Artbeat, and Helping Place.