User library in 'Lion'

Where can I find the USER LIBRARY in LION OSX?
best wishes Barry.

You can reveal it permanently, if you prefer:
Open the Terminal application in your Utilities folder and paste the following at the command prompt:
     chflags nohidden ~/Library
Press RETURN.

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