While much use of Large Language Models is limited to frontier models in chatbot interfaces, it is not the only way to use them! In this workshop, you will learn how to install large, and small, language models locally on your own machine. We will explore use cases for why you might do this, the practical steps to installing LLMs with tools like Ollama and others, LLM repositories like HuggingFace, and more. You are no longer limited to what models the tech giants decide you can use! 

Our policy is that we do not record live workshops in order to encourage robust Q&A. However, you can always find the full workshop materials for all of our workshops at: https://library.virginia.edu/data/training/past-workshops which allows you to work through the material at your own pace. We also encourage you to reach out to the instructor at any time for a one-on-one consult, and for specific or general questions about any of the topics we cover.