Try NotebookLM

The summer months might cause some to be a little “spacey,” but for many university faculty, it’s also an opportunity to dive into academic projects and catch up on reading. If you’re looking for an intelligent assistant to streamline your research, consider NotebookLM, a Google AI-powered tool available to all University of Hawaiʻi users.

NotebookLM helps you organize your notes and research materials into digital notebooks. Once your materials are gathered, NotebookLM can transform that information into various useful formats.

From PDFs to podcasts and more

For those who find academic reading a challenge, NotebookLM offers a unique solution: it can transform uploaded PDFs into engaging podcasts. This means you can listen to key findings and takeaways while commuting or exercising, making the process more efficient and enjoyable than slogging through dense text. These AI-generated podcast summaries are concise, highlighting the essence of a paper without requiring you to wade through detailed methodologies and minutiae.

Beyond podcasts, NotebookLM can also generate briefing documents and study guides tailored to your needs.

Access NotebookLM through notebooklm.google.com using your UH account.