November 30, 2000

Dear Mr. Neinast:

I have received your letter of November 16, 2000 requesting a change in
our Library's requirement that visitors wear shoes while in our facilities.
I do not believe such a change is advisable.  The authority to make such
decisions has been delegated to me by the Board of Trustees of the Columbus
Metropolitan Library.

I hope that we may continue to serve you in the future.

Sincerely,

LARRY D. BLACK
Director