Replace Library files

How can I replace the library files for a user account? My wife and I were sharing a computer and I cannot figure out how to copy/replace the Library files from her account on my computer to the account that has been created for her on her iMac. I was able to copy the contents of all the other folders over, but not the Library folder since it will always be in use when she is logged in as herself.

fyi Glenn (and all forum users),
You can just run Migration Assistant on either Mac as long as both are on the same network or the files are stored on an external hard drive.
No need for Target Mode nor restarting either Mac.

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