Business Library Intern

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

About the Job:
This is a clerical internship within the business library located at Peoria AB. As a Library Intern at Caterpillar you will assist the Business Resource Center staff with providing Caterpillar researchers with the best internal and external industry knowledge and information sources to drive quality and innovation across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:
Document Administrator: Load internal and external documents into the content discovery system provide usage and access reports and maintain dashboard directories while maintaining awareness understanding and adherence to corporate procedures related to protection of proprietary intellectual property.

Patron Account Management: Request accounts and grant access for Caterpillar employees to limited access databases both in the library management systems and external providers.

Circulation: Perform circulation processes including checkout overdue notices shelving create alerts and/or other information distribution plans based on customer requirements.

Knowledge Portal Maintenance: Assist in the development maintenance content collection and summer project to re-design homepage and topical dashboards.

Ad hoc Project Work: Work on data collection or administrative project work for library staff and within the Competitive Intelligence division or other information related projects for Enterprise Strategy or the larger Caterpillar organization. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to start control/conclude intermediate job tasks
• Use established processes equipment and/or programs to complete job tasks
• Adept in locating and utilizing job related information and tools
• Understands role in supporting goals of the section and division
• Asks questions of others as primary means of obtaining relevant information
• Increased responsibility for performing job duties and suggesting improvements
• Interpersonal and Communications Skills
• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic; high degree of reliability
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Works well in teams or independently

Background/Experience:

The incumbent must possess skills in typing filing and be proficient in computer skills including MS Office e-mail and web-based applications. Good communication skills the ability to work well in a team environment and a strong customer focus are required as well. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

If you are interested in applying for this position please attach a copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time 2 or 4-year accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding)
• Expected graduation: December 2026 and beyond
• Proficient in Office 365 tools: PowerPoint Word SharePoint Yammer Teams etc.
• Must be located within the Peoria IL area for duration of internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation

Top candidates will also have:

• Previous experience as a student worker in a library
• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic

Summary Pay Range:

Intern Hour Rate:

An interns hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package beyond base salary may include if eligible:

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Volunteer Day

• Housing Stipend

• Relocation Assistance

• Medical coverage

• Voluntary benefits

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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