Google Adds Textbook Integration to Gemini Notebook for US and India Users

Google has announced a new "Textbooks" feature for Gemini Notebook, formerly known as NotebookLM, allowing users in the US and India to search for and add textbooks directly from OpenStax, Open Textbook Library, and S. Chand Publishing.

According to the official blog announcement, this rollout follows last month's introduction of "Expert Intelligence," which enabled users to import owned ebooks from Google Play Books. The new integration aims to streamline how students and researchers use reference materials by eliminating the need to manually download and upload textbooks.

How to Access and Use the Feature

• Open an existing notebook in Gemini Notebook.
• Click on the "Add sources" option.
• Select "Textbooks" to browse or search for specific titles.
• Use the built-in filtering system to narrow results by topic and education level.

Once added, users can leverage Gemini Notebook tools to summarize content, generate study quizzes, or ask specific questions grounded in the textbook material. By integrating open-access and approved publishers like OpenStax and Open Textbook Library, the feature utilizes freely available or authorized educational sources.

Availability and Verification

• Rollout Status: Google reports that the feature has started rolling out to users in the US and India.
• Future Regions: Google has not yet announced a timeline for expanding this feature to other regions.
• Verification: Users can check availability by opening Gemini Notebook, navigating to the source addition menu, and looking for the textbooks option.

As this feature continues its rollout, users should verify availability directly within their accounts and consult official Google announcements for future regional updates.