Show Library Folder in Lion

How to I show the Library Folder for my accounts?

For each account, log into it, and run this command in the Terminal app:
chflags nohidden ~/Library
27" i7 iMac 10.6 , Mac OS X (10.7.1), G4 450 MP 1.5 GB RAM w/(10.5.8/10.4.11/9.2.2)

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Where is the library folder in Lion?

where is the library folder in Lion?

I recommend all frustrated users to make LIBRARY permanently visible by following Tom Reed's instruction, namely, going into Terminal and typing the following command: chflags nohidden ~/Library Otherwise, next time you need to access Library, if you are like me you will have forgotten the "Option-Go" trick
You´ll ask next: "but how do I access Terminal?" If you search for "Terminal" in the Finder, it shows up. Make sure the Search is of "This Mac" and not "All my Files". Once you see it, click on it and the terminal window opens up. The background inside the window is white and not black as sometimes pictured.

Show Library Folder on non-TM backup

In Mac OS 10.9/10 you go to your home folder and select View > Show View Options (cmd-j) and there should be a check box marked "Show Library Folder" this is the easiest way to alow yourself access to your library folder.
In the case of a non-TimeMachine backup of the (non-bootable) Home Folder, the Library Folder is not shown and the above technique is not applicable -- how can the Library Folder be revealed in this instance?

Open the AppleScript Editor in the /Applications/Utilities/ folder, paste the text below exactly as it's written into it, and run the script:
tell application "Finder" to quit
do shell script "chflags nohidden " & quoted form of POSIX path of (choose folder with invisibles)
delay 2
tell application "Finder" to run
(115904)

Where is my library folder after Lion install?

I lost my library folder under user after intalling the Lion...
What happened?
Actullay I experienced several times before,
First sign is I got a messege my backup was not working due to volume insuffcient volume.
and I realized Suddenly my used volume of hard drive was increased up to near 1 TB from 600G.
I've checked and found the mail folder under library had 300G file due to some reason...
I removed it, and backup was working.
At this time I experienced same thing, but this time I cannot find my library folder or mail folder,
and mail was frequently down.
What should I do?
At least I retrieve my library folder....

It's hidden, in Mac OS X 10.7 see this link, http://osxdaily.com/2011/07/04/show-library-directory-in-mac-os-x-lion/

Show library folder in finder

how do i show the Library folder in Finder. where can i read about what the Library does and what it holds.

madnaar wrote:
... where can i read about what the Library does and what it holds.
The Library in your home directory is usually where your preferences are stored (mostly in Preferences). This is generally also where other additional data programs create are save Application Support). There's many other folders too for Documents, Movies, personal preference panels, widgets, screen savers, and so on.
Note that there is another Library folder in the boot directory with similar goals but that is for system wide data as opposed to the one in your home directory which is specific to your account only.
There's also a third Library I won't discuss that belongs to the OS.

Backing up hidden Library folder in Lion?

Hi - need help with backups.
I'd prefer not to use Time Machine. For the last however many years I've just been copying my Home folder (Documents/Music/Movies, etc) onto an external drive.
I know the Library folder is now hidden in Lion. I know how to unhide it.
However, when I did the usual backup (dragging/dropping onto my external drive) the Libary folder IS there (I 'unhid' it before the backup) but there's *nothing* inside.
This might seem silly... but is the information still there but hidden?!
If my system crashed and I needed a file from my home Library -- (such as a .plist etc) -- where on earth is it?
Any recommendations of a good way to backup my system? Again, I don't want to use Time Machine.
Many many thanks!

Any recommendations of a good way to backup my system?
I don't use Time Machine either; instead I create a bootable clone on an external. This makes an exact copy (clone) of your current system on an external and you can boot from it if necessary. I use either/both Carbon Copy Cloner and SuperDuper for this (I maintain two clones just in case) - you might want to check those out. My clone(s) have saved my b..... several times already when nothing would respond except to hit Option while booting up or restarting, which brings up the Startup Manager and your clone should be listed for you to choose.

Where is my Library folder in Lion?

When I open a finder window, and click on a user, I cannot find my Library folder.
Any help would be appreciated,
dash098

Once you've opened that Library folder, if you want to have it available in the Finder window Sidebar, note the small representation of a folder that sits just in front of the word Library in the title area of the window. Drag that small icon into the Favorites area of the Sidebar, and it should then be available anytime.

Where is the user library folder in lion?

I don't have one.
Also, what is the lion download file called because I can't find it.

The dorks at Apple made it invisible for some reason, to make it un-invisible:
Launch Terminal and at the prompt copy/paste this command
chflags nohidden ~/Library
Dear Apple, please give us some options to turn off all your "nifty" new features like abolishing "Save As" and forcing all windows to reopen on restart.

Hidden 'Library' folder

Now I have updated to Lion my 'library' folder within my user folder is not visible. How do I make this folder show?
Thanks
Dean

Thanks Kappy and Donald.
I have just found out that by holding the 'Option' key while clicking on 'Go' shows the library folder in the Go menu.
Do you know what the thinking is behind hiding the library folder in Lion?
Thanks
Dean

IMovie won't open and Library Folder is missing in Finder

A few days ago, I downloaded the recent iMovie program. I even used it to make a video. Today I wanted to make another one but iMovie won't open at all. The wheel just spins and spins and nothing opens. So, I went into Finder and noticed my Library folder was missing. How did that happen? Is that why iMovie won't open?
I searched the Discussion Forums and saw how to find the Library folder in Lion. (Press Option and hit the Go button in the menu bar.) But, I have Maverick. I tried this anyway but I have no idea what/where the Go button is.
How do I find, or replace if necessary, my Library folder and get iMovie to open? I have a mid-2007 iMac that's been upgraded from Snow Leopard, so I don't want to put the Install Disk in and lose everything. Help?

Thanks. Sorry for the confusion with the Library Folder. It's just been a long day all around.
Memory 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
I know it's older but it's never caused me a day's trouble since I've owned it. I hate to replace it until the next upgrade.
ETA: I just opened the Activity Monitor in Utilities and it says, out of 4GB of Memory, that 3.88GB are Used. I don't understand this because I have very, very few things loaded onto my iMac at all. I've always had tons of memory left. I don't have any music on my PC at all. No movies, either. My dock only has Finder, Launchpad, Dashboard, Safari, Firefox, TextEdit and System Preferences.
Here's a report from my Activity Monitor. Any suggestions? I have no idea what some of these things are, like: CalendarAgent (I don't use calendar at all),
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fontd
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LOGINserver
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apsd
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USBserver
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QTKitServer-(3734) Safari Web Content
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NETserver
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locationd
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com.apple.internetaccounts
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configd
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ubd
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LaterAgent
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securityd
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warmd
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xpcd
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AirPlayUIAgent
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ocspd
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iTunes Helper
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ScopedBookmarkAgent
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launchservicesd
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3
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mdflagwriter
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accountsd
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securityd_service

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OK, I've researched this online, but still can't get it to work. Some help pls. I backed up my internal hard drive to an external hard drive. Using Finder, I cannot see the Library folder on the external drive. I assume it is there, but hidden. I am trying to unhide it. The name of the external volume is PNY BACKUP, with a space between the Y and B. The external drive is not formatted to be bootable. My user name is thomas.
First attempt: I pointed Finder at the PNY BACKUP drive, then clicked on View > Show View Options. The Show Library Folder does not appear as an option. I assume this is because the drive is not formatted as bootable?
Second attempt: I opened Terminal and typed these two commands:
cd /Volumes/PNY\ BACKUP/Users/thomas
chflags nohidden /Library
I did not recieve any error messages in Terminal, so I assumed that the commands worked ok. Note that I used a backslash to tell Terminal to ignore the space after the Y in the volume name. If I omit the backslash, I get a "directory does not exist" error in Terminal. I closed Finder and unmounted the volume, then remounted it and opened Finder. But I still was not able to see the Library folder on the external drive. Any hints on what I am doing wrong? Thx

Try this command:
chflags nohidden /Volumes/PNY\ BACKUP/Users/thomas/Library
Here are some other examples of external drives:
Drive Name: Mac HD Clone
chflags nohidden /Volumes/Mac\ HD\ Clone/Users/diane/Library
Drive Name: 3TB Seagate Clone MTL
chflags nohidden /Volumes/3TB\ Seagate\ Clone\ MTL/Users/diane/Library
Drive Name: Mavericks
chflags nohidden /Volumes/Mavericks/Users/diane/Library

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Can't find my Library folder in Lion. Would like to use it again. I went to terminal and put in chflags nohidden ~/Library as it was suggested to me but no luck. Any other suggestions?

To see it permanently open Terminal in the Utilities folder and paste the following at the prompt:
chlfags nohidden ~/Library
Press RETURN.

Missing Library Folder after 10.9.4 update

I recently competed the 10.9.4 Update on my MacBook Pro, and have since lost access to the Library Folder. It used to be located on my computer in the following.
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Has anyone had success in retrieving this folder? I am able to still save content to this folder, however it is not there for me to access the folder.

Thanks benwiggy. I have just installed Illustrator CS6 and am working my way through the lessons and have not been able to locate the Preferences file until now ... have spent ages on the internet trying to find the solution. Many people were suggesting doing the "defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES" solution. I was a little nervous doing this so carried on looking. Eventually found your suggestion of "Go To Folder and type ~/Library" and it worked! MANY THANKS!
Btw I couldn't do it via the Show View Options and Show Library Folder - I wasn't able to see that option ....
Anyway, thanks.

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How to display library folder pemanently in Mountain Lion 10.8.2

On OS X Lion and Mountain Lion, ~/Library is hidden. If you want to show it always on Finder, open Terminal and type: chflags nohidden ~/Library
After typing that, the Library folder will appear on the user folder, on Finder. Apart, Apple has released OS X 10.8.3 with new features and fixes, so open Software Update and install the OS X update

I used a terminal command to show the Library in the User folder, and now the Finder is behaving erractically. Can anyone tell me how to reverse the show library terminal command?

I used a terminal command in Lion to show the LIbrary in the Users folder, and now the Finder is behaving erratically, hanging up and becoming almost paralyzed. Can anyone tell me how to reverse the terminal command for show Library. The command I used was:
chflags nohidden ~/Library/

Showing the Library folder will not cause the problem you've described. Nevertheless:
chflags hidden ~/Library
will hide the folder. To reveal the folder:
chflags nohidden ~/Library
Note, there is no "/" after Library.

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