No user library in Maverick

Maverick downloaded and installed. No problems found with installation process.
But - there is no 'Library' under "user" - should this be so?
With exception of Suitcase Fusion 5 all applications appear to be functioning properly.

Yes. Apple chose to hide it starting with Mac OS X 10.7.
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