Bet Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honorary
Beta Phi Mu
was founded in August 1948 at the University of Illinois by a group of leading
librarians and library educators. The motto of the society is Aliis Inserviendo
Consumor, which reflects the dedication that librarians must possess toward
service to others if books are to become instruments of liberal education.
Upsilon Chapter was installed and the first members were initiated in 1970. Membership in this international society is granted to a graduate of a library and information studies programs accredited by the American Library Association who has earned a 3.75 scholastic average on a 4.00 scale and has been recommended by the library school faculty. The faculty recommendation attests to the candidate's professional competence and promise. Chapters are permitted to grant membership to only 25 percent of each year’s graduating class.