What do the letters in C-SPAN stand for?
How is C-SPAN funded?
Who runs C-SPAN?
How do I get the C-SPAN Networks?
How can I contact guests that appear on C-SPAN?
Where is schedule information available?
Why does C-SPAN have limited advanced schedule information?
Are videotapes of programs available?
Are transcripts of programs available?
How do you decide what events C-SPAN will cover?
What is BookTV?
Is C-SPAN programming closed-captioned?

What do the letters in C-SPAN stand for?
"C-SPAN" is an acronym for the Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network.

How is C-SPAN funded?
C-SPAN is a private, nonprofit business created in 1979 by America’s cable television industry. Its operating funds are derived from monthly fees paid by affiliated cable TV systems and other distributors of C-SPAN programming. C-SPAN receives no funds from the government.

Who runs C-SPAN?
C-SPAN’s board of directors is comprised of top executives in the cable television industry. The board establishes policy and oversees financial operations, but is not involved in editorial decision-making.

C-SPAN employs more than 225 full and part-time employees and is headed by chairman and CEO, Brian Lamb, and executive vice presidents, Susan Swain, and Robert Kennedy.

How do I get the C-SPAN Networks?
Carriage of C-SPAN, C-SPAN 2, and C-SPAN 3 is the decision of your local cable company. Contact your cable operator to find out if C-SPAN, C-SPAN 2, C-SPAN 3, and the audio networks are available in your area.

C-SPAN and C-SPAN2 programming can be received through a home C-band Satellite receiver. C-SPAN signals are unscrambled. These are the large dishes that are seen in rural areas and at some homes.

C-SPAN and C-SPAN2 can also be received on a subscription basis through the direct broadcast satellite services, DirecTV and Dish Network. This requires the purchase and installation of a home satellite receiver and a monthly subscription fee to DirecTV or Dish Network. Many retail stores sell these receivers and subscription services and can provide installation. Direct broadcast service (DBS) dishes are about 18 inches and can be mounted on roofs, sides of buildings, or in yards.

How can I contact guests that appear on C-SPAN?
At the conclusion of each program, the address for contacting the sponsoring organization or a specific guest appears on the screen. Many organization links are also available on our web site at C-SPAN.org.

Where is schedule information available?
1.Our web site www.c-span.org contains schedule information for C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 and C-SPAN3 and posts information as quickly as it becomes available.
2.On-Air schedule updates are provided weekdays at 6:55 AM and 7:55 PM ET.
3.Regular on-screen messages at the bottom of the television screen every quarter hour.
4.Programs schedule highlights are available at 765-464-3080. The highlights provide some of the programs scheduled for C-SPAN in the next few hours.

Why does C-SPAN have limited advanced schedule information?
C-SPAN is committed to coverage of the House of Representatives and the Senate when they are in session. Due to this live coverage it is difficult to schedule more than a few hours in advance. Book TV programming is scheduled a week in advance. C-SPAN weekend programming has a large number of pre-scheduled programming blocks.

Are videotapes of programs available?
Videotapes of most C-SPAN programs are available for purchase from the C-SPAN Archives. Many of these programs are available to order at www.c-spanstore.com. You can also place orders at 1-877-ONCSPAN.

Are transcripts of programs available?
Transcripts of Booknotes programs are available on-line at Booknotes. C-SPAN does not transcribe other programming.

How do you decide what events C-SPAN will cover?
Every day our assignment desk reviews over a hundred events we have been notified about. Decisions are based on the number of cameras available, the public policy content of the event, our goal of providing balanced coverage, and the amount of coverage we have previously provided to this issue. The events we decide to cover the following day are posted on our site around 6:00 PM ET every evening on the schedule page for that day.

What is BookTV?
Book TV on C-SPAN2 provides an extensive look at nonfiction books and the book industry. Each weekend BookTV will provide a variety of author appearances, readings and interviews: tours of unique libraries, bookstores, and private collections; and coverage of publishing events around the country. BookTV airs every weekend from Saturday at 8 am ET to Monday 8am ET on C-SPAN2. For more information about BookTV please visit their web site at www.booktv.org.

Is C-SPAN programming closed-captioned?
The proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Washington Journal, Booknotes, Book TV programs including In Depth, Children 's Books, Public Lives, History, festivals, and other select programs are closed-captioned.