# How do I cite sources I used in NotebookLM?

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/how-to-cite-sources-from-notebooklm  
Section: Questions  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free + Pro

Cite the original documents, not NotebookLM. Use the citations in an answer to find the passage, confirm it in the source, and reference that source in your required style. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter can format the sources of a notebook as APA, MLA or Chicago, or as BibTeX or RIS for a reference manager.

## What to know

- NotebookLM does not expose authors or publication dates, so generated entries use no-author, no-date forms with an access date.
- Import the BibTeX or RIS file into Zotero, Mendeley or EndNote and complete the metadata there.
- Follow your institution rules on disclosing AI assistance.

> Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I cite NotebookLM itself?

Only if your style guide or institution asks you to disclose the tool. Follow its format for generative AI, and still cite the underlying sources.

## Related guides

- [Cite NotebookLM sources in APA style](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-apa)
- [Export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-bibtex)
- [NotebookLM to Zotero: source lists as BibTeX or RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-zotero)
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