NISO Webinar: Supporting Women & Minorities in Technology

[NISO Announce]

*NISO Webinar: Supporting Women and Minorities in Technology*

*Wednesday, April 13, 1pm – 2:30 PM EDT*

Learn more and register at:
http://www.niso.org/news/events/2016/webinars/apr13_webinar/



Join us for a roundtable discussion with four industry professionals
regarding the challenges facing women and minorities in technology-related
roles within the information community.



Speakers include:


   - ·      *Bess Sadler*, Stanford University Library
   - ·      *Elizabeth Caley*, Meta
   - ·      *Amanda J. Wilson*, National Transportation Library
   - ·      *Elizabeth Wickes*, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign



This 90-minute webinar will touch on a variety of challenges that women and
minorities may face in technology work, and related solutions that
organizations can consider, including:



   - The problem of women and minorities leaving math and science tracks
   early on


   - Recognizing the value of alternative credentials and expertise in
   dealing with technology
   - Following non-traditional pathways into technology jobs
   - Identifying and connecting with potential mentors
   - Fostering networking opportunities
   - Challenges facing smaller businesses (start-ups) in trying to attract
   women/minorities
   - Finding the elusive work/life balance



Pricing information for this event can be found at:

http://www.niso.org/news/events/2016/webinars/apr13_webinar/



For more information about this event, contact Jill O’Neill (
joneill at niso.org)



Other questions for NISO? Get in touch at:



NISO

3600 Clipper Mill Road

Suite 302

Baltimore, MD 21211-1948

Phone: +1.301.654.2512

Email: nisohq at niso.org

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2016-03-29
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