LexisNexis Academic provides access to full-text news, business, and legal publications, using a variety of flexible search options. One of the most heavily used databases in higher education, LexisNexis Academic is available at over 1,500 libraries serving over 8 million students and faculty. It is a standard element in many research and information literacy programs.
UVic now has a site license which allows for:
Unlimited number of simultaneous users
IP authenticates access from any computer (no more usernames/passwords)
Remote access
Note: The dedicated Lexis terminal behind the Library Help Desk will be retired.
On site training will follow on March 2nd and 3rd -- announcements will be sent out with specific dates and times.
Product Overview
Access over 6,000 news, business, and legal sources. The outstanding news coverage includes deep backfiles and up-to-the-minute stories in national and regional newspapers, wire services, broadcast transcripts, international news, and non-English language sources. Use the included Company Dossier module to retrieve detailed company information and financial performance measures or identify and compare companies matching specific criteria. This product also provides access to the renowned Shepard's Citations® service for all federal and states court cases back to 1789.