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Founding members of the Beta Phi Mu Alpha Chapter, 1948

This photograph shows the first ever meeting of the Alpha Chapter of Beta Phi Mu. Founded in 1948, this is an honors society specifically recognizing individuals in the library field. Since 1998, this chapter has been associated with the American Library Association. On their official website, they state their motto is "Aliis inserviendo consumor", which translates to "Consumed in the service of others."

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1. Anne M. Boyd & Class, 1947-1948
2. Alice Loher & Class, 1947-1948
3. Founding members of the Beta Phi Mu Alpha Chapter, 1948 This photograph shows the first ever meeting of the Alpha Chapter of Beta Phi Mu. Founded in 1948, this is an honors society specifically recognizing individuals in the library field. Since 1998, this chapter has been associated with the American Library Association. On their official website, they state their motto is "Aliis inserviendo consumor", which translates to "Consumed in the service of others."
5. Library School Learning Resources Laboratory, circa 1960
6. Harold Goldstein displays audio-visual materials, 1966
7. Herbert Goldhor and Barbara Donagan Preparing Library School Publications, 1966
9. Miss Lynn Smith, a doctoral candidate, teaching a reference class, 1974
11. Michael Gorman speaks at Library School Alumni Day, 1980