About Beta Phi Mu:
Founded in 1948, 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. The motto, Aliis inserviendo consumor , meaning “Consumed in the service of others” was selected by the founders based on the concept of dedication of librarians and other information professionals to the service of others. Eligibility for membership in Beta Phi Mu is by invitation of the faculty from an American Library Association accredited professional degree program. Beta Phi Mu is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Gamma Chapter:
The Gamma Chapter of Beta Phi Mu was organized at the Florida State University Library School on July 25, 1957, and its legacy continues today at the Florida State University iSchool. The Chapter bylaws outline the membership criteria for selection to the Honor Society which is invitation-only for graduates of the MLIS program.
Founding:
Beta Phi Mu, the library and information science honor society, was founded at the University of Illinois in August, 1948, by a group of leading librarians and library educators. Aware of the notable achievements of honor societies in other professions, they believed that such a society would have much to offer librarianship and library education. The first initiation was held in the spring of 1949 at the University of Illinois. The society was ably served by Rolland Stevens as first President and Harold Lancour as first Executive Secretary. Its significance was recognized in 1968 when Beta Phi Mu was formally admitted to membership in the Association of College Honor Societies.
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Scholarships & Awards:
Beta Phi Mu offers four scholarships and manages the Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships; all are awarded annually.
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Sarah Rebecca Reed – LIS Study Up to two scholarships @ $ 2,250 each
For beginning LIS studies at an ALA accredited school.
Blanche E. Woolls – School Library Media Study One scholarship @ $2,250
For beginning LIS studies with a concentration in School Library Media.
Frank B. Sessa – Continuing Education Ten scholarships @ $150 each
For continuing education of Beta Phi Mu members.
Harold Lancour – Foreign Research One scholarship @ $1,750
For a librarian conducting research outside of Canada/USA.
Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Up to six fellowships @ $3,000 each
For doctoral students who are working on their dissertations in LIS and related fields.
For details concerning application for Beta Phi Mu scholarships, contact the national headquarters:
Beta Phi Mu Honor Society
PO Box 42139
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: 267-361-5018
Email: headquarters@betaphimu.org
FSU Gamma Chapter Officers:
President: Katrina Figgett
Vice President: Simone Clunie
Secretary: Kristie Escobar
Treasurer: Rienne Saludo
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