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A brief review highlights those events in the history of ASIS that have contributed to its evolution as a significant source of continuing professional education. The role of conferences, publications, and workshops is discussed in terms of their contribution to the formation of a professional identity. The article concludes with conjecture about the appropriate niche for ASIS as a continuing education provider in information science.

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What library/i nform ation science education offerings are relevant to preparing graduates for careers in the special library sector? The strengths and weaknesses of education for special librarianship; the match between SLA's competencies statement and what is being taught in LIS master's degree programs; and the role of SLA in continuing education are discussed.