This is in response to Dr. Goudar�s call for discussion on appropriateness of postings on activities of local associations. Local associations in their own way are contributing to the growth of the profession. Their activities is normally intended to benefit its members locally. This does not mean that the issues discussed in a local association do not worth national/international attention. �Think globally and act locally� is the motto of most of the local associations. My close association with one of the local associations has shown that whenever we post the activities of the association, invariably we get some suggestions/comments/criticisms/appreciation etc from some corner. We take these inputs seriously and discuss them in our meetings. We also receive request for a copy of the lecture/discussion that we had in our association. We normally oblige these requests. This proves the point that the postings about the happenings at local associations do act as a trigger for further discussion and research. I do not wonder if an activity in a local association sets the agenda for discussion at national/international levels. Hence, I see no reason for banning the postings about local association activities on LIS-FORUM. -- N.S.Harinarayana Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006 Ph: 2419393