LexisNexis REST API

• Eligibility:
  • NYU faculty and PhDs are eligible for access, pending project approval.
  • Faculty research assistants are eligible, but should have the faculty member they are assisting request access.
  • Masters students working on a thesis and undergraduates working on a capstone or thesis may be eligible, pending approval.
  • All other individuals should first consult our Text Data Mining sources guide.
• Permitted uses: Use of the API is limited to scholarly research projects or teaching. Personal, for-profit, non-academic research, or other uses of the API are strictly forbidden.
• Mediated access: Access to the LexisNexis Web Services REST API is mediated by both NYU Libraries and the publisher. Technical skills (Python, JSON, XML) are required to use the API.
• Current NYU-only: Individuals who are not currently enrolled at or employed by NYU cannot access the API under any circumstances (due to the terms of our license agreement). No exceptions can be made.

1. Pre-work in Nexis Uni:
   1. Confirm that the titles you plan to text mine are available via LexisNexis.
   2. Preview and scope what your results might look like by experimenting with keywords and limiters. 
2. Contact NYU Libraries' LexisNexis REST API Admins: 
   1. Use the form that follows:
      1. Research assistants: Do not request access on behalf of faculty. Please have the faculty member you are assisting reach out directly.
      2. If you are an undergraduate student who is not assisting a faculty member, confirm that you have first consulted the resources in our Text Data Mining guide to see if they will meet your needs. Describe why you need the REST API specifically.
   2. Be prepared to describe your research project:
      1. News publications you intend to mine. 
      2. Anticipated search terms. 
      3. A description of the purpose of your research.
3. Our admins will reach out to you regarding next steps.

Library Mediated Accounts Request Form

• You must log into this form using your @nyu.edu credentials. Other NYU email sub domains (ex: @stern.nyu.edu) will not work.
• All requests must be initiated through this form. Requests for access sent via email will be redirected to this form.
• Filling out this request form does not entitle you to access. Your request is subject to additional review.