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Awards
CITES Information Professionals Presented National Award - 6/18/2006
Rebecca Augustyniak, Amy Finley, Dawn Aguero, Blair Monroe, and Brian Arsenault were selected as the recipients of the Special Libraries Association H.W. Wilson Award as authors of an outstanding article published in Information Outlook during the publication year. The article focused on the design and development of effective business management systems, and the role of the information professional in these processes. The H.W. Wilson Award selection committee determined that the subject. . .
Augustyniak and Finley Selected for Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2006 - 6/18/2006
Rebecca Augustyniak and Amy Finley were presented the Emerald Literati Network Highly Commended Award for their article "The IP's guide to the galaxy of portal planning: Part 1 - drafting a portal vision" published in Online Information Review, volume 29, issue 3, 2005.
Brochure Wins Award - 7/07/2009
The CIMES brochure won an award for publication excellence from Communication Concepts in the area of Corporate Capability & Identity Materials. APEX 2009 -- the 21st Annual Awards for Publication Excellence -- is an international competition that recognizes outstanding publications from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures and Web sites.
According to the APEX 2009 judges, "The awards were based on excellence in graphic design, quality of editorial content and the success. . .
Presentations
IMT Staff Present Paper on Portal Development at National Conference - 10/04/2004
Rebecca Augustyniak, Dawn Aguero, and Amy Finley presented a contributed paper, "Transitioning from Knowledge Management to Portals: Creating Customized Data Delivery for End-Users," at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, Nashville, Tennessee.
IMT Staff Present Paper on Creating Business Management Systems at National Conference - 7/11/2005
Rebecca Augustyniak and Amy Finley presented a contributed paper, "The Information Professional's Role in Creating Business Management Systems," at the Special Libraries Association 2005 Conference, Toronto.
The Role of a Portal in Supporting Program Success - 7/11/2005
Rebecca Augustyniak and Brian Arsenault presented “The Role of a Knowledge Management Portal in Supporting Program Success” at the 2005 National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Chicago, May.
Connecting the Pieces of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Plan - 7/12/2005
Rebecca Augustyniak and Brian Arsenault presented a poster on “Connecting the Pieces of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Plan” at the 2005 National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Chicago, May.
Director Presents at BOG Plenary Session - 6/09/2009
Rebecca Augustyniak, CIMES director, presented at the Florida Board of Governors Plenary Session. The March 25th meeting focused on economic development and the state university system. Augustyniak's presentation provided an overview of Florida Expertnet a website portal of applied research expertise in Florida's universities. Florida Expertnet focuses on supplying government, industry, and business with access to university-based resources. Augustyniak promoted Florida ExpertNet as a key. . .
Press Releases
OTIS Cited in California Performance Measurement Report - 10/04/2004
The Center for Information, Training, and Evaluation Services (CITES), Information Management and Technology program, won a competitive award in 2000 to develop the Online Tobacco Information System (OTIS) for the California Department of Health. In the recent California Performance Review Report, which received national coverage, OTIS was cited as an example of technology that can further streamline processing of agreements and allocations with their many contractors and vendors. The report. . .
International Journal to Publish Series of Articles by CITES’ Staff - 2/10/2005
"Online Information Review," an international journal, will publish a series of articles on portal design and development by CITES’ IMT staff—Rebecca Augustyniak, Dawn Aguero, and Amy Finley.
"The Information Professional's Role in Creating Business Management Systems"-- Featured Article in Information Outlook - 10/03/2005
The article "The Information Professional's Role in Creating Business Management Systems" was featured on the cover of the September issue of "Information Outlook," the official magazine of the Special Library Association (SLA). The magazine is distributed to 15,000 members in eighty countries. The article was written by the following CITES staff: Rebecca Augustyniak, Amy Finley, Dawn Aguero, Blair Monroe, and Brian Arsenault.
CIMES Cosponsors National Conference on Web-based Systems - 3/08/2006
CIMES’is cosponsoring a national conference with the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section, April 26−27 in San Diego. Driving Program Success: Exploring Innovation in Tobacco Control Systems is designed to provide participants with the knowledge needed to successfully design and implement Web-based systems. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please visit the conference Web site.
Florida Department of Education Contracts with CITES for Library Solutions - 3/08/2006
The Florida Department of Education has awarded a contract for CITES’ Library Solutions service to develop a Web-based on-line catalog and library management system. The system will integrate the information management needs of three resource centers: Coordinated School Health, Safe and Drug-Free Schools, and Food and Nutrition.
California Library Portal Ready to Launch! - 6/18/2007
CIMES has designed and developed a Web-based integrated library portal for the California Department of Health, Tobacco Control Section's two library branches. The library portal provides a patron interface for searching, selecting, requesting and organizing information while the library staff interface provides the ability to catalog and manage library related services.
Part III of Portal Planning Series Published by OIR - 8/21/2007
Amy Finley and Rebecca Augustyniak co-wrote an article "The IP's Guide to the Galaxy of Portal Planning: Part III--Administrative Framework" published in Online Information Review, Vol. 31, No. 4, 2007. The article includes information on the two primary models of a portal administrative framework: governance (strategic) and management (operational). The governance model contains a description of the governing units and their responsibilities. The management model includes a description of key. . .
Special Libraries Association Acknowledges Contributions of CIMES Director and Florida and Caribbean Chapter at Annual Conference - 6/27/2008
Rebecca Augustyniak, CIMES Director, represented CIMES and the Florida and Caribbean Chapter at the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington. Ms Augustyniak is Chapter President. SLA acknowledged the Chapter for its contributions to the Chapter Idea Bank Wiki. In addition to hosting a Chapter lunch and attending a multitude of workshops, seminars, and presentations, Ms Augustyniak presented a poster session, “Promoting Learning and Advocacy in the REAL and. . .
CIMES Launches July 1! - 7/01/2008
The Center for Information Management and Educational Services (CIMES) launches today. Formerly part of the Center for Information, Training, and Evaluation Services (CITES) the new center will provide the same high quality services and expertise. Althought its name is changing, CIMES commitment to excellence in meeting clients’ needs continues as it has for over 30 years.
Their logo, the lotus blossom represents knowledge with overlapping petals symbolizing a synergy of capabilities. . . .
Funding Opportunities Portal Launched - 11/07/2008
A Web portal developed by CIMES for the California Tobacco Control Program was successfully launched in August. The site includes information on open and upcoming calls for proposals and applications; applicant registration system; archives of past funding opportunities; FAQ; and email alert services.
Usability Services Essential to Website Use and Design - 6/23/2009
Developers at the Center for Information Management and Educational Services planned and successfully implemented new usability testing to evaluate California’s Web-based library portal, ROVER. The testing was facilitated by Brian Arsenault and Tricia Elton. They developed the goals of the usability training, which gauged a user's ability to accomplish specific system tasks and evaluate various aspects of site information and architecture. The feedback from users helped identify training needs,. . .
Projects
New Web Training Service a Winner with the Client! - 10/04/2004
As part of its commitment to innovative solutions, CITES found a new way to deliver user training when it recently launched the next generation of the California Online Tobacco Information System (OTIS). From Florida, CITES conducted on-line trainings via the Web, using its recently purchased application, WebMeeting. More than 100 California OTIS users participated in the Web meetings. Instead of traveling to training sites and incurring travel costs, all they needed to do was boot up their. . .
Nebraska Department of Health Awards CITES Fifth Consecutive Contract - 2/10/2005
Nebraska Department of Health (DOH) issued its fifth consecutive contract to CITES to provide Web support services (hosting and technical assistance) for the Tobacco Reporting and Information Network (TRAIN). TRAIN, a powerful Web-based system, was developed and produced by CITES in 2001. It allows Nebraska DOH to manage procurements and track the progress of grantees. Data from the system is used for program evaluation.
Nebraska Department of Health Awards CITES Sixth Consecutive Contract - 1/03/2006
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DOHHS), Tobacco Free Nebraska program, issued its sixth consecutive contract to CITES to provide Web support services (hosting and technical assistance) for the Tobacco Reporting and Information Network (TRAIN). TRAIN, a powerful Web-based system, was developed and produced by CITES in 2001. The system allows the Nebraska DOHHS to manage procurements and track the progress of grantees. The data collected by the system from local grantees is. . .
California Awards CIMES New Contract with Expanded Services - 1/03/2006
The California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section, has awarded the CIMES program its sixth contract for the continued design and development of the California Online Tobacco Information System (OTIS). This Web-based portal includes 22 systems in the areas of planning, collaboration, communication, and procurement implementation and management. The new contract was expanded to also include library automation services, creation of a collaborative portal definition document,. . .
Florida ExpertNet Technology Licensing Portal Launched - 1/03/2006
CITES recently launched a one-stop shop on the Florida ExpertNet Web site for identifying licensing opportunities at Florida’s universities. Users no longer have to go to each university’s technology transfer office to seek licensing opportunities. The Florida ExpertNet portal allows users to search all available information simultaneously and provides quick, efficient access to technology information and associated patents. Each record contains core intellectual property information and, if. . .
CITES IMT (now CIMES) Program Awarded Contract to Develop a Library Portal - 9/22/2006
CITES IMT program was awarded a contract to develop a Web-based Library Portal for the California Department of Health, Tobacco Control Section. The library portal will facilitate the management and development of several library collections housed in two satellite libraries. The portal will include a catalog and record management component.
California Awards CITES IMT Program a 5 Year Contract - 1/29/2007
The California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section (TCS), has awarded CIMES a five-year multi-million dollar contract for the continued design and development of the California Online Tobacco Information System (OTIS). This Web-based portal includes 26 systems in the areas of planning, collaboration, communication, and procurement implementation and management. TCS has been contracting with CIMESfor information systems development since 2001.
California Department of Health Continues Strategic Partnership with CIMES - 6/27/2008
The Tobacco Control Program (TCP) at the California Department of Health has contracted with CIMES for the 7th consecutive year to develop its business information systems. Each year has seen an expansion of project scope as we have added additional modules and refinements. The TCP wish list grows as does the confidence TCP has in CIMES as a strategic partner. We look forward to working with the TCP folks for another year!
CIMES Library Portal is a Hit with Clearinghouses at the Florida DOE - 6/27/2008
Three clearinghouses at the Florida Department of Education (DOE) use the CIMES Library Portal with great success as their online catalog (OPAC). The DOE awarded CIMES a contract for the third year to provide refinements to the current portal, as well as to continue the hosting and maintenance.
CIMES Assisting the Hilltop Institute in Maryland - 11/07/2008
The Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) has contracted with CIMES to assist in the design of a tobacco program information and tracking system. The system is being developed for the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The project is scheduled through June 2010.
CIMES Develops Web-based Training and Portal for Textbook Adoption - 9/22/2009
The CIMES instructional design team recently created interactive multimedia learning modules for on-demand, virtual training. These modules include research-based content, self assessments, and simulations for practice.
To deliver the training to statewide users, CIMES developed REALM (Review & Evaluation for Adoption of Learning Materials) a role-based Web portal for the Florida Department of Education. REALM trains members of the Florida State Instructional Materials Committees to review. . .
Publications
Portal Planning Article Published by International Journal - 7/11/2005
Rebecca Augustyniak, Amy Finley, and Dawn Aguero co-wrote an article "The IP's Guide to the Galaxy of Portal Planning: Part I - Drafting a Portal Vision" published in Online Information Review, Vol. 29, No. 3, 2005. The article is the first in a four-part series.
Part II of Portal Planning Series Published by OIR - 1/03/2006
Rebecca Augustyniak, Amy Finley, and Dawn Aguero co-wrote an article "The IP's Guide to the
Galaxy of Portal Planning: Part II--Content Management" published in Online Information Review, Vol. 29, No. 6, 2005. The article is the second in a four-part series that explains the processes involved in planning a portal and creating a portal-definition document. It discusses and illustrates the components of a portal content management (CM) strategy, including the content inventory and analysis,. . .
New Brochure Hot Off the Press! - 11/07/2008
The CIMES brochure provides an overview of the products and services we offer as a full-service organization. The virtual version is a real page turner!
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