Alpha Beta Alpha

Alpha Beta Alpha

Alpha Beta Alpha is the professional college undergraduate library fraternity. It was established by librarian Eugene P. Watson at Northwestern State University (then College) in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on May 3, 1950. The idea for the fraternity originated at a banquet on the Northwestern campus in 1945Fact|date=June 2007. The first biennial convention was held in Natchitoches during March 1952.

The fraternity seeks to promote a spirit of professionalism among future librariansFact|date=June 2007. Undergraudate library science majors may join. Dues are $15 annuallyFact|date=June 2007. The group hosts book fairs, field trips, and community outreachFact|date=June 2007.

References

* http://www.kutztown.edu/acad/coe/ls/alpha_beta_alpha.html

"Eugene P. Watson", "A Dictionary of Louisiana Biography" Vol. 2 (1988), p. 828


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