Pi Lambda Sigma
Encyclopedia
Pi Lambda Sigma was the first library science
honor society
in the United States.
Founded at Syracuse University
in 1903, it merged with (and became a chapter of) Beta Phi Mu
in 1959.
After a century since its founding, Pi Lambda Sigma remains actively affiliated with the Syracuse University School of Information Studies
, initiating new members annually as well as sponsoring various scholarships.
Library science
Library science is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the...
honor society
Honor society
In the United States, an honor society is a rank organization that recognizes excellence among peers. Numerous societies recognize various fields and circumstances. The Order of the Arrow, for example, is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America...
in the United States.
Founded at Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in 1903, it merged with (and became a chapter of) Beta Phi Mu
Beta Phi Mu
Beta Phi Mu is the international honor society for library & information science and information technology. Founded by a group of librarians and library educators, the society's express purpose is to recognize and encourage "superior academic achievement" among library and information studies...
in 1959.
After a century since its founding, Pi Lambda Sigma remains actively affiliated with the Syracuse University School of Information Studies
Syracuse University School of Information Studies
The Syracuse University School of Information Studies, also known as the iSchool, is a center for research and education in the policy, systems, service, and technology aspects of information management, information science, and library science. Established in 1896 as the School of Library Science,...
, initiating new members annually as well as sponsoring various scholarships.