Library List

A list that indicates libraries used for the process and the order in which it has to be searched. There can be 40 libraries in library list (15 System & 25 application). 

A library list is identified by the type *LIBL. A default library list is automatically created by  IBM i (previously known as i5/OS or OS/400) for each job started by a user. Your default library, that is the library that has the same name as that as your user profile, is automatically included in your library list.


Add a Library to Library list: To add a library to the library list, type the “Add Library List Entry” (ADDLIBLE) command, followed by the library name (or prompt on the command) Eg: ADDLIBLE XXXXXX



Edit Library List & Change Current Lib: You can edit your library list using the EDTLIBL command and remove a library list entry using the RMVLIBLE command. “XXXXXX” can be made the current library by typing CHGCURLIB Yourlib.

Display Library List (DSPLIBL): When you display your library list. Your library list should look like




PS: You may not have all the libraries in the above list.