NotebookLM tutorial for beginners
Step-by-step setup: first notebook, first source, first question.
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Study smarter with NotebookLM
NotebookLM is free with a Google account and works well for coursework: lecture videos, textbook PDFs, and class notes in one place. These guides walk you through setup, daily study habits, and prompts that actually help before exams. Brand new? Start with the beginner tutorial, then pick a workflow below.
7 ways to use NotebookLM to study
Student workflows for lectures, notes, and exam prep.
12 best NotebookLM prompts
Copy-paste prompts for summaries, flashcards, and exam prep.
How to summarize YouTube lectures
Turn recorded lectures into searchable study sources.