*It’s Just One Week From Today But You Still Have Time to Register!* *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. Is your institution offering all the support that you might? Featured participants from the information community: - · *Elizabeth Caley*, Chief Operating Officer, Meta - · *Bess Sadler*, Manager, Application Development, Digital Library Systems & Services, Stanford University Library - · *Elizabeth Wickes*, Data Curation Specialist, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - · *Amanda J. Wilson*, Director, National Transportation Library, U.S. Department of Transportation 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. Registration information for this event may be found at: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2016/webinars/apr13_webinar/ For more information about this event, contact Jill O’Neill ( [log in to unmask]) 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: [log in to unmask] Email secured by Check Point