148 Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/VSE Basics
Below we will see the differences between these libraries.
5.6.1 What is a VSE library?
A VSE library can be considered as a file that is under the control of the librarian
program LIBR.
A VSE library always consists of one or more sublibraries. A sublibrary contains
members. A member keeps the real information. For example, programs,
procedures, and dumps are stored as members in the sublibraries. Sublibraries
vary in size. They are dynamically extended as required until the space assigned
to the library as a whole is exhausted.
If library space is freed because a member has been deleted, this space is
automatically available for reuse.
Sublibrary members are identified by member name and memb ...