LexisNexis Academic Universe is a web-based information retrieval system for colleges, universities and other educational institutions.
About this manual
LexisNexis Academic Universe is an online research system aimed at academic institutions. It provides access to more than 8,000 publication types, including newspapers, journals, news releases, patents, and over 95% full‑text coverage.
The manual walks users through selecting content categories, building search queries with connectors and wildcards, narrowing results by date range, and limiting searches to specific sources or regional collections. It also includes tips for troubleshooting and links to additional knowledge‑base articles. This manual is written in Chinese.
What's inside
- Content Categories
- Search Basics
- Using Connectors and Wildcards
- Date Range Filtering
- Source Selection
- Regional Sources
- Finding Information
Specifications
| Number of publication types | over 8,000 |
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| Full‑text coverage | over 95% |
Frequently asked questions
How can I narrow a search to a specific date range?
Select the custom date range option, enter the start date in the From field and the end date in the To field; you can also leave one field blank to search from or up to a certain date.
What connectors can I use to combine search terms?
You can use logical connectors such as AND, OR, and wildcards like * and ! to broaden or narrow your search results.