When cloning startup drive -need to copy desktop files separately?

Hi, I am new at this stuff and want to be sure when reinstalling the OS that I don't lose any files. I have used Carbon Copy Cloner to clone the startup disk, but cannot tell whether the destop files and folders are there or not. So pardon the obvious question, but do I need to copy the desktop separately. If no, how do I detect these files on the cloned disk? The desktop icon, seems the same no matter which drive I open, so I am concerned that there is only one copy of these files?
Input appreciated!

There is no one desktop. Each user has a desktop folder in their home folder, so if the user files are saved, the desktop will be saved.

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