Gemini Notebook

What can Notebook do for me?

• Gemini Notebook

  • How to I log into the tool using TXST credentials?

    Log into Notebookusing your TXST NetID and password, just like you log into other campus services. You should log out of your personal account, if you have one, or use a separate web browser for your personal Google account.

  • I keep having to log into the tool. Why?

    If you already have a personal account with Google (e.g., Gmail), you will now have multiple accounts and profiles: Your personal account with all of the Google products you've subscribed to, and your TXST account. The TXST account will contain services subscribed to by the university. Google services such as Google One, Google Drive, and Google Workspace are not included in the TXST version. You may wish to use a different browser - one for your personal Google account and another for your TXST account.

  • Who can use the tool?

    All students, faculty, and staff are able to use the tool.

  • What is the tool's lifespan?

    Ongoing

  • How much do TXST users pay?

    Access to Notebook is provided at no cost to TXST users as part of the University's Google Workspace for Education Plus agreement.

  • Why can't I just sign up for the free version or pay for my own license?

    The primary reason is data protection. When you use your TXST account, your conversations and any data you upload are considered "Core Services" under the university's enterprise agreement. This means your data is not used to train Google's AI models, is not reviewed by people, and is handled in a way that supports compliance with regulations. A personal account does not provide these protections.

  • How can I use the tool?

    NotebookLM is a research and study assistant that acts as a personalized expert on the information you provide. You upload your course materials, and it will only use those sources to:

    • Answer your questions.
    • Generate summaries of your documents.
    • Create study guides, FAQs, timelines, and mind maps.
    • Produce podcast-style audio overviews of your material.
       

  • What types of information can I put in Texas State's enterprise version of this tool?

    This tool is authorized for use with TXST confidential data. See Information Security's Data Classification Guide. De-identify PII where feasible.