About Beta Phi Mu
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 Ph 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 Ph 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
Frank B. Sessa Scholarships for Continuing Professional Education of Beta Phi Mu Members Lottery registration for 2022 Sessa Scholarships is now OPEN. Beta Phi Mu members may register once between January 1 and August 31 each year. Please see below for more information.
Frank B. Sessa Scholarships March 2022 Winners: Livia Garza, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Alpha Chrissy O'Grady, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Alpha Caterina Reed, University at Buffalo, Beta Delta Melinda Berg, Univeristy of South Florida, Beta Phi Hazlett Henderson, Emporia State University, Beta Epsilon See all our news on the News blog! |
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