About Beta Phi Mu
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Beta Phi Mu recognizes the scholastic achievement and leadership potential of members LIS and others in related fields, and fosters the values of scholarship, leadership, and service in its members.
Eligibility for membership in Beta Phi Mu is by invitation of the faculty from institutions where the American Library Association, or other recognized accrediting agency approved by the Beta Phi Mu Executive Board, has accredited or recognized a professional degree program.
Beta Phi Mu is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Our name comes from the initials of the Greek words Bibliothekarios philax mathesis, meaning “librarians are the guardians of knowledge.” The insignia of Beta Phi Mu is the dolphin and anchor, mark of the Venetian printer Aldus Manutius. The motto, Aliis inserviendo consumor, meaning “Consumed in the service of others” was selected by the founders based on the concept of the dedication of librarians and other information professionals to the service of others. More...
Eligibility for membership in Beta Phi Mu is by invitation of the faculty from institutions where the American Library Association, or other recognized accrediting agency approved by the Beta Phi Mu Executive Board, has accredited or recognized a professional degree program.
Beta Phi Mu is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Our name comes from the initials of the Greek words Bibliothekarios philax mathesis, meaning “librarians are the guardians of knowledge.” The insignia of Beta Phi Mu is the dolphin and anchor, mark of the Venetian printer Aldus Manutius. The motto, Aliis inserviendo consumor, meaning “Consumed in the service of others” was selected by the founders based on the concept of the dedication of librarians and other information professionals to the service of others. More...
Recent BPM News
Beta Phi Mu Honor Society is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 elections for new board members and officers.
Zachary Stier, Ed.D. (Sigma Chapter) moves to the role of President. Jennifer Steele, Ph.D.(Professional Member) moves to the role of Past President. We also welcome our new Vice-President/President-Elect Melissa Welden, MLIS (Beta Phi Chapter). Whitney Hammond, MLIS (Beta Chapter), Bruce Seger, MLIS (Beta Mu Chapter), and Rachel Lane Walden, MLIS (Beta Omega Chapter) join us as new Directors-At-Large. They join our continuing board members: Dr. Vicki Gregory, Treasurer (Beta Phi Chapter), Abigail Mastin, MLIS, Director (Alpha Chapter), and Laura Clark Hunt, Ph.D., Director (Gamma Chapter). Thanks to all of our members who participated in the voting process! The Pipeline Newsletter Spring/Summer 2024 Now Available!
Frank B. Sessa Scholarships for Continuing Professional Education of Beta Phi Mu Members
Lottery registration for 2024 Sessa Scholarships is currently OPEN. Beta Phi Mu members may register once between January 1 and August 31 each year. Please see below for a link to the registration form. March 2024 Winners: Cassidy Charles, Rutgers University, Omicron Chapter Rachel Walden, University Of South Carolina - Columbia, Beta Omega Chapter Brandon West, Texas Women's University, Beta Lambda Chapter Chloe Collins, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Alpha Chapter Bonnie McBride, Simmons University, Beta Beta Chapter The Frank B. Sessa Scholarships are generously sponsored by Library Juice Academy |
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