# \#ws-slot-asia-aus
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## [🔨 Getting started with local LLMs](https://forum.swib.org/t/getting-started-with-local-llms/1732)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.swib.org/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.swib.org/t/getting-started-with-local-llms/1732 "2026-08-31T13:59:47Z")
📅 November 16, 2026 4:00 AM → November 16, 20256 8:00 AM (UTC) · https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81643939269?pwd=IpoW6GYPaWLk3oO26zpUivne8tfocI.1 Facilitator(s) Nishad Thalhath (@nishad) Abstract Local large language models …
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## [🔨 ARK persistent identifiers: affordable long-term citation and access to cultural heritage (Slot Asia)](https://forum.swib.org/t/ark-persistent-identifiers-affordable-long-term-citation-and-access-to-cultural-heritage-slot-asia/1451)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.swib.org/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.swib.org/t/ark-persistent-identifiers-affordable-long-term-citation-and-access-to-cultural-heritage-slot-asia/1451 "2025-11-17T07:26:33Z")
Facilitator(s) John Kunze (@jakkbl) Abstract The average URL breaks in 100 days, which is a minor disaster for institutions that care about durable access to the scholarly, scientific, and cultural record. It also fail…
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## [🔨 Getting started with local LLMs](https://forum.swib.org/t/getting-started-with-local-llms/1455)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.swib.org/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.swib.org/t/getting-started-with-local-llms/1455 "2025-11-14T14:26:40Z")
Facilitator(s) Nishad Thalhath (@nishad) Abstract Local large language models (LLMs) are continuing to gain traction in 2025 due to their privacy-first, secure, and cost-effective nature. Running LLMs on personal hardw…
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## [🔨 Workshop: Getting started with local LLMs](https://forum.swib.org/t/workshop-getting-started-with-local-llms/135)
**Author:** [@nishad](https://forum.swib.org/u/nishad)\
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**Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.swib.org/t/workshop-getting-started-with-local-llms/135 "2024-12-23T09:45:40Z")
Facilitator(s) Nishad Thalhath (@nishad) Abstract Local large language models (LLMs) are becoming popular due to their privacy-first approach, security, and cost-effectiveness. This workshop introduces participants to …