Unwanted Library

umitgunes

Hi,
I just created a new library (Ali Dogrul Library). Then it automatically as clicked on my choose libraries part. I unclicked it. But the problem is although it is unclicked, I see it on my Zotero Stanalon home screen. I think there is a bug related to this issue. I don't want to see this new library.
Thank you

bwiernik

There is not currently a way to remove a Group library from the local database, even if it is not syncing. What you would want to do is to disable automatic syncing, create the group library, uncheck the library in the Zotero app, then re-enable syncing.

@dstillman Is an option to remove libraries from the local database planned for the future?

umitgunes

Hi,
I think I didn't explain my situation. I created the group online Zotero page. Then somehow it clicked itself on on my choose libraries. I didn't do anything. It did automatically. Then I unclick the tick but it stays there. I don't want to see it on my home screen. It is not normal.

adamsmith

no, that's absolutely normal. All groups you create appear in Zotero. You can disable _syncing_ of those groups, which is what the choose libraries button is for (that's why it's in the sync panel).

umitgunes

I did it bu also I would lşke to remove it from my home screen. How can I do that.

adamsmith

Assuming by "home screen" you mean Zotero Standalone locally, you cannot, as bwiernik says.

bwiernik

And you can follow the steps I described above to create a new Group library without it appearing in the Zotero app.

umitgunes

Hi I don't want to see it on my computer. If I delete the library, does it deseppear on my standalonu home screen?

bwiernik

Yes, if you delete the library on zotero.org, it will be removed from the Zotero app.

umitgunes

I deleted the library on Zotero.org then I synced my app but the library is still there. I want to remove it. I don't want to see it anywhere.

bwiernik

Sync and the library should be removed.

umitgunes

It didn't. I tried many times. I really need your help.

bwiernik

Okay, try to right click on the library. Do you see an option to Remove Library?

umitgunes

There is no remove option.

bwiernik

@dstillman I am not sure why the remove button isn’t showing up?

dstillman

@umitgunes: Does the library still show up in "Choose Libraries…"? If so, is it checked or unchecked?

umitgunes

No, I cannot see the library on "Choose Libraries…"

umitgunes

Hi, How can I delete it?

dstillman

What happens if you create an item in the group and then right-click on the group and click Sync?

umitgunes

When I do it, It asked me to delete or keep the group. I deleted it. Now the problem is solved.
Thank you