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 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...
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CALLING ALL CHAPTERS!
Send in your news & events to be featured in The Pipeline, Newsletter Send us your chapter's events such as, virtual induction, graduation ceremony, screenshot of a zoom chapter meeting, plans for the Winter, heroes among us, and much, much more. Let us document these events in The Pipeline for all current and future members to see. Deadline: December 29, 2025 Email your article and pictures to: [email protected] Please include the following:
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Beta Phi Mu Distinguished Member Award
The Beta Phi Mu Executive Board of Directors invites nominations for the prestigious Beta Phi Mu Distinguished Member Award. This award acknowledges outstanding contributions to Library and Information Science made by a member annually. Eligible candidates are members who have rendered exceptional service to the profession, either as a committee or networking group member or chair. These individuals exhibit remarkable leadership and organizational skills and epitomize a spirit of service towards the profession. The recipient of the award will be announced before the ALA Annual Meeting and will be celebrated during the event.
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