NotebookLM in Action

To register for this webinar please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5417519884591/WN_WpY5QSzGSIaS4GPb9fwo_w. Sessions are free and available only to members of the Michigan library community. Registrants will receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from PCI after they register.

Are you curious about how AI tools can enhance your work and learning, but want to focus on information you trust? Join us for a practical webinar exploring Google's NotebookLM, a powerful AI-powered research and writing assistant that works exclusively with your uploaded sources. Unlike general chatbots trained on the broad internet, NotebookLM focuses its analysis on the documents, links, and audio files you provide. This makes it an ideal partner for organizing, analyzing, and extracting insights from your own materials.

In this session, you will learn how to get started with NotebookLM, including uploading various source types such as PDFs, Google Docs, web links, and audio files. You will discover how to generate summaries, briefing documents, quizzes, mindmaps and an interactive podcast. We’ll conclude with a showcase of creative ways librarians, teachers, researchers, and library staff are using this tool.

Instructor: Kira Smith has been a dedicated Virtual Reference Specialist with Florida’s Ask A Librarian service for over 15 years. A recipient of multiple Exemplary Reference Awards, Kira is passionate about guiding people to the information they need. In addition to her work in virtual reference, she freelances as a research consultant for journalists, providing expert insights and fact-finding services. Kira also regularly hosts webinars, sharing her knowledge and experience in the fields of online reference and information literacy.

Her diverse background includes experience as an elementary school teacher and a certified childbirth educator, adding depth to her understanding of teaching and communication. With a love for technology, education, and travel, Kira continually seeks innovative ways to enhance learning experiences and connect with people around the world.

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This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.