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Alpha Chapter of Beta Phi Mu

International Honor Society for Library and Information Science
"The First Link in the Chain"

Beta Phi Mu, the library and information studies honor society, was founded at the University of Illinois in August, 1948 by a group of leading librarians and library educators to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement among library and information studies students.

Our 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.

Today there are over 47 active chapters of the organization. More than 30,000 individuals have become members.

Alpha Chapter News

Alpha Chapter annual meeting and luncheon

Saturday, November 9, 2009—Save the date!
I Hotel and Conference Center, Alma Mater Room
11:00 a.m. Business meeting and Initiation ceremony for new members
12:00 p.m. Luncheon, followed by a special presentation by Betsy Hearne on her latest publication, A Narrative Compass, and the concept of stories that motive and shape research.
Reservation information and form coming soon.

Stay informed—Join the new Alpha Chapter electronic mailing list

We've established a Beta Phi Mu mailing list, hosted by GSLIS UIUC, to communicate with our Beta Phi Mu members about Alpha Chapter events.
To join this low volume but important list, register at
https://mail.lis.uiuc.edu/mailman/listinfo/beta_phi_mu
If you encounter difficulty using the web form, please contact Sue Searing (-searing, at illinois.edu- )

We've sent invitations to Alpha Chapter members for whom we have current email addresses. If we've missed you for some reason, please sign up for our mailing list so we can stay in contact. Are you a BPM member initiated at another chapter who's now living in the CU area? Join us!

Beta Phi Mu Now On Facebook!

Join the global Beta Phi Mu Facebook group to reconnect and network with fellow BPM members around the world.

Beyond Alpha Chapter

Link to our International organization

Vote for National Beta Phi Mu officers from now through July 4th

The nominees for Vice President/President Elect are John Budd and Ron Miller. The nominees for Director at Large are Kaye Bray, Bob Holley, Diane Vogelsong, and Alpha Chapter's Sue Searing.

To vote, simply go to the Beta Phi Mu web site (www.beta-phi-mu.org) anytime between now and July 4th and click on the Online Election link on the home page. There are brief bios for each candidate. Click the boxes next to the person you are voting for. There is also a space for write-in candidates. Winners will be announced at the General Assembly in Chicago.

Beta Phi Mu at Chicago ALA, 2009

Saturday, July 11, 2009, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Beta Phi Mu Executive Board Meeting, Sheraton Chicago—Parlor A
Saturday, July 11, 2009, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Beta Phi Mu General Assembly, Sheraton Chicago—Ohio Room

Spring 2009 Pipeline, the current issue of the international Beta Phi Mu newsletter.

Read the Spring 2008 issue of The Pipeline, This issue includes "THE FOUNDING AND FLOURISHING OF BETA PHI MU: A FOND REMEMBRANCE", written by Kathryn Luther Henderson.

Update on the Beta Phi Mu Diamond Celebration—Friday, October 24-Saturday, October 25, 2008

We had a wonderful time at our Diamond Celebration! Pictures, copies of the booklets, and the audio from Friday night are posted here, or can be reached by clicking the "Sixtieth anniversary" link in the navigation bar to the left. Check back here for additional information and pictures.

BPM co-founder Kathryn Luther Henderson and Alpha Chapter treasurer, William T. Henderson