How to access NotebookLM

Haruna Hosokawa Updated by Haruna Hosokawa

What is NotebookLM?

NotebookLM is a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) "research assistant" developed by Google. NotebookLM allows users to upload their own sources and generate a written, video, or audio summary, mind map, FAQ, timeline, and more, as well as use a built-in chatbot powered by Gemini.

Please see BPS's Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence in BPS for general guidance and best practices for using any AI tools.

Who has access to NotebookLM?

NotebookLM is available for all staff and most students in grades 7 and up with their BPS Gmail account.

Staff and students access the tool at https://notebooklm.google.com/ or via Clever by locating the icon below under AI Tools.

NotebookLM logo

What are the features of NotebookLM?

  • NotebookLM allows you to upload or link your own source documents. The tool will refer to those source documents when responding to your prompt.
  • NotebookLM can summarize your sources by creating an audio, video, or text summary, making a mind map, generating a briefing document, FAQ, and more.
  • You can collaborate in a Notebook by clicking "Share" and adding collaborators. Collaborators will share the same source documents and any generated notes/summaries; however, the chatbot feature is private to you.

Tips for Responsible Use

As with any GenAI tools, there are some precautions you should take when using NotebookLM.

  • Privacy: Never enter your own or your students' personal information such as name, birthday, ID#, address, etc. Also be careful when uploading source files; never upload documents that contain personal information.
  • Accuracy: Always fact-check; GenAI tools generate text based on probability and are not always correct. NotebookLM will link to your source documents for any information that comes from them to help you verify the output.
  • Bias: Check for bias. Text and images generated by NotebookLM can take on the bias of its training data. Critically examine the output for bias before sharing with others to avoid perpetuating biases.

ℹ️ For more information about NotebookLM and some use cases, visit this site.

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