I think these are fine sources to have available, but I was struck by the fact that most of the titles are at least 5 years old. In some cases, that wouldn't matter, but in areas of politics, medicine, and history, it certainly would make a difference.
Given a choice between this Gale database and a more current source, I would vote for currency.
I did like the "voice" option, which was fairly natural sounding and easy to use.
Thanks for your comments, Jan. You're right--it's important to consider currency, especially in certain subject areas. This is a collection of selected titles that the State Library has purchased. We are aware that it is an aging collection and hope to update as funds allow. I like the "voice" option, too. It's great for those with reading difficulties or English language difficulties, but I also like it for hearing how to pronounce some of those scientific and medical terms!
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