Performance system values: Lock libraries in a user job's library search list

Prevents other jobs from deleting or renaming the libraries in the search list. (QLIBLCKLVL)

Lock libraries in a user job's library search list, also known as QLIBLCKLVL, is a member of the performance category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to prevent other jobs from deleting or renaming the libraries in the search list. System jobs, subsystem monitor jobs, and secondary threads do not lock libraries in their library search list. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > Performance > Library Lists
Special authority All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM)
Default value Selected - lock libraries in a user job's library search list is allowed
Changes take effect When the next job is started. Active jobs are not changed.
Lockable No

What can I do with this system value?

You can lock libraries in a user job's library search list (1) to prevent other jobs from deleting or renaming the libraries in the search list. System jobs, subsystem monitor jobs, and secondary threads do not lock libraries in their library search list. Otherwise, the libraries in a user job's library search list are not locked (0).

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the performance system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.

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