Mistakenly changed default of library folder via finder...

Couldn't think of better name for topic....
While looking for where .icc files are kept on my new macbook pro late 2013 which I love but must learn (searched and found supposed path for HP while I have a Canon) used Finder and from "home" folder used "change view" to show hidden library folder after all done i instead of clicking close button to close the window I mistakenly hit "use as default" on bottom of that window which allows you to make changes to folder view.
Is it system wide what I changed (the view of that folder)? Or since I was on "Home" folder in Finder would it only effect "Home" folder?
Know Windows 7 inside and out but learning on Macbook/Maverick 10.9.1 has been slow at best (as 6 days a week I am on BootCamp side using Windows 7 Professional 64 bit for use of software that hasn't updated yet for latest maverick.... yes I am looking at you General Motors) I searched and couldn't find a way to undo my actions. I prefer the Library folder hidden. As I can easily unhide it when needed. Once I learn the Mac folder heirchy I can set it up as I do Windows.
As a side note only found generic icc files for printer.
Normally with the drivers on Canon Pixma 7220 wireless the driver installation gives you ability to choose Canon papers which I use exclusively.
I may have to install a piece of Canon toy software I don't need in hopes on the mac installation it will be like windows in its installation of the paper profiles. My searches from both the community and google gave me dead ends. I need the profiles otherwise the prints won't match. I don't use photoshop/lightroom I am a Nikon user who loves Capture NX2 and ViewNX2 combination to work my .nef files. But even with jpegs the standard airprint dialogue boxes/windows doesn't give me choices of paper just ink levels, etc.. Nor does iPhoto which was first place i looked for that.
Thank you for any and all help in advance.
Mark

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