Joanna Averch

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About Joanna Averch

I am an academic law librarian with experience in legal research, instruction, and public services. Currently, I provide reference assistance to students, faculty, staff, and public patrons at North Carolina Central University. I teach both introductory and advanced legal research classes, as well as research refresher seminars. I am actively engaged in the professional community as a member of the Southeastern Association of Law Librarians and the American Association of Law Librarians, currently serving as chair of the ALL-SIS Student Services Committee. Education:* J.D, Charleston School of Law, 2022 • Research Assistant to two professors • Sol Blatt Law Library Research Fellow, Fall 2022 • CALI Award: International Business Transactions* M.L.I.S, University of Alabama, 2017 (GPA: 3.98)* B.S, Political Science, Dean’s ListProfessional Experience:* Reference Librarian, North Carolina Central University* Reference Librarian, Cooley Law School (Tampa campus)* Law Librarian & Paralegal, Private Law Firm* Paralegal (10+ years)Technical Skills:* Legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law) and other research platforms such as JStor and Heinoline* Microsoft Office; Time billing systems* Basic HTML and website creationI am committed to advancing legal research and education through service, innovation, and collaboration.