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Instructions for creating a new notebook in NotebookLM, adding sources (files, web URLs, YouTube links), writing your first prompt, and saving AI responses and notes. Applies to all current Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students with a Bowdoin Google account.

An overview of the three main AI tools available to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff — Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and LibreChat — including how to sign in to each and basic guidelines for responsible use.

Step-by-step instructions for signing in to Google NotebookLM using a Bowdoin College account, including how to select the correct Google Workspace account and complete multi-factor authentication. Includes troubleshooting for users who cannot see the Bowdoin sign-in option.

Instructions for uploading files to LibreChat so the AI can reference their contents, managing uploaded files, enabling File Search for agents, and using the Artifacts feature to generate and preview structured outputs such as code, diagrams, and HTML in a separate interactive panel.

Instructions for logging in to LibreChat, Bowdoin's AI chat platform, for the first time — including both sign-in methods, completing the Terms of Service, and an overview of the interface layout. Applies to all current Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students with LibreChat access.

Instructions for sharing LibreChat conversations with other Bowdoin users via a link, managing and deleting shared links, and exporting conversations in multiple file formats (.txt, .md, .json, .csv, .png).

An introduction to prompting in LibreChat — how to write effective prompts, start a chat, use follow-up actions on responses (read aloud, copy, edit, fork, regenerate), and use the temporary chat feature for private or ephemeral sessions.

Instructions for creating, using, organising, and deleting reusable prompt templates in the LibreChat Prompt Library, including how to add placeholder variables, use backslash commands, and filter saved prompts.

Answers to frequently asked questions about LibreChat at Bowdoin, covering what it is, who can use it, data security, available AI models, features including prompt templates and custom instructions, and context window limits.

Explains the model parameters available in LibreChat — including temperature, Top P, max tokens, and reasoning effort — how to adjust them before sending a prompt, and how to save preferred settings as a Preset. Applies to all Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students using LibreChat

Instructions for accessing LibreChat, Bowdoin's web-based AI chat tool that provides access to multiple AI models including OpenAI GPT and Anthropic Claude. Covers how to sign in, choose a model, and use the tool safely. Applies to all Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff.