Windows 7

Folders allow users to add many files to one location for organizational purposes. However, many folders, by default contain files that support applications or software. Such folders like system folders are for Operating system support. Other folders, like pictures and music are created so that the user can have a special storage location. Enter libraries, Windows 7 organizational feature for content.

The Libraries are tailored to specific content types. By default, there are four kinds of libraries (in Windows 7 Ultimate) documents, music, pictures, and video. Each Library presents its content in a style that’s most appropriate for that library type. But users are able to create their own libraries. It is also very easy to use.

Step 1: Go to Start -> Select Computer -> Select Libraries

Next select the libraries folder opens

Select New Library from the Menu Bar

A new library icon is presented and you can type in the name.

In this example, we chose Cisco.

If you double click on the icon you will enter the library.

Now the fun part begins. It is easy to add items to the library.

We are going to populate the Cisco library with Cisco related information.
The First Item that we will add to the library is Boson.

Next we will add items to the library using the sub-menu option. First we will select a folder called base.

We will add one more CCNA-Challenge which is on the desktop.

If we pull up the libraries option we can see all of the folders and files associated in the library.

Features of Libraries

Here are common features that you will find in the libraries. They are very similar to folders.
You can expand or contract the content of the libraries.
You can expand or collapse the Libraries option to see the individual folders
Right clicking on the folder in the library section will allow you to:

• share
• rename
• remove the location from the library
• or send to desktop, folder, or drive
• create a new folder