Lexis/Nexis Academic Universe

Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe provides timely information about current events, law, and business research. There is full text information from major newspapers and news magazines, wire services, and media transcripts. Legal information includes law reviews, federal and state codes, court cases, and international legal materials. Business information includes SEC filings, company reports, accounting reports, and country profiles. Biographical information is drawn from major directories and news sources. The majority of the sources in the database are not scholarly, as the emphasis is on current information. Both standard and advanced searching are possible. The database offers a variety of online help screens and tutorials.