Lexis-Nexis (also called Nexis Uni) is a database of news, business and legal sources. Our current contract ends July 1, 2023. We are currently working on an addendum to the standard contract. In particular, we want to amend this contract to align with this principle:

Confidentiality of user data generated by their use of licensed materials must be maintained. Usage data must not be disclosed or sold to any third party without prior consent. 

In recent years, several news reports have surfaced raising concerns about how this company uses and shares user data. In light of these reports, and related lawsuits, we believe that this addendum is necessary. If Lexis-Nexis is unwilling to include an addendum that provides these protections, we will not move forward with a contract. We will share more information as it becomes available.

Negotiation Update:

As of July 1st, 2023, Oregon State University Libraries was not able to negotiate changes to the terms and conditions of the Nexis Uni contract to protect user privacy. This means we no longer have a subscription to the Nexis Uni database. Please consult our library research guides to find alternative newspaper and legal case access.