NotebookLM
Using NotebookLM Securely | For New Users | Resources for Current Users | FAQ | Restrictions for Use
NotebookLM
NotebookLM is now available to the WashU community. Part of Google Workspace, access to Google’s AI-powered research and thinking partner grounded in the sources you provide. Upload PDFs, web pages, Google Docs/Slides, YouTube links, audio files, and more-then get summaries, citations, study guides, mind maps, audio overviews and even video overviews, all with enterprise-grade protections when used with your WashU account.
NotebookLM is currently supported on WashU’s Danforth Campus and NOT HIPAA compliant. Please see Restrictions for Use for additional details.
Key Features:
- Import documents, PDFs, and text files into a single workspace
- Automatically create summaries, outlines, and key points
- Ask context-specific questions across all uploaded materials
- Build and maintain living notebooks that update as you add new content
Using NotebookLM Securely
To verify that you are using WashU-Protected NotebookLM, look for the “Managed by wustl.edu” label above to your Google Profile picture. If you do not see “Managed by wustl.edu” , click your profile picture and select your “@wustl.edu” Google profile.
NotebookLM
NotebookLM is Google’s AI‑powered research and thinking partner, grounded in the sources you provide. Upload PDFs, web pages, Google Docs/Slides, YouTube links, audio files, and more.
For New Users
Because many WashU community members currently have personal Google accounts, the following section provides instructions on accessing Google Services using your WashU account. Please follow these instructions to securely access Google’s NotebookLM.
Click ‘Log in to Notebook LM’ to access the Google Account selector and use your WashU account.
If you don’t see your @wustl.edu in your list of Google profiles, click ‘Use another account’.
Enter your @wustl.edu email address in the email or phone box and press enter or click the ‘Next’ button.
You are now logged into NotebookLM using your WashU account and securely interact with its features by creating your first notebook,
Resources for Current Users
FAQ
Can I ask questions across multiple documents?
Yes. You can search and query all uploaded documents together.
Can I use the NotebookLM Mobile App securely?
Yes, using the NotebookLM Mobile app on iOS and Android is secure, provided you are accessing using your WashU login. Click on your NotebookLM app’s profile and access using your @wustl.edu email address.
Can NotebookLM access websites?
Yes, you can link to publicly accessible websites.
Restrictions for Use
Using NotebookLM with your WashU account is limited to University related activities, such as academic teaching or research. The use of NotebookLM with your WashU account for personal activities is prohibited.
This application is not HIPAA compliant. Be sure to follow all legal, regulatory, and University policies when collecting or storing sensitive data. If unsure whether or not your tasks or documents contain sensitive data, contact the departments below for guidance.
- HIPAA Privacy Office for Protected Health Information (HIPAA)
- University Registrar for Protected Student Information (FERPA)
- Information Security, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Human Research Protection Office for the use of ClickUp in human research studies