How to transfer the document library from one site collection to another site in SharePoint 2010

We always transfer the documents from one document library to another but it would be great if I can transfer the complete library from one place to another.

Conditions will be:

1.   Movement of document library from parent site to subsite

2.   Movement of document library from one site collection to another

3.   To make the replica of one document library and create another one by means of archiving purposes

This information will be basic but very vital for the beginners who have started learning sharepoint from the ground level and document library will be undoubtedly important from business perspectives as we use it on daily basis.

So let’s start how we will achieve this requirement:

1.   Open the document library that you wants to transfer from one place to another

2.   Under library toolsàselect Library

3.   Library settings (please refer the mentioned screenshot)

4.   Under permissions and management

5.   Save Document Library as Template

When you will do this then it will ask to provide File name and Template name, make sure to select the check box that specifies “Include Content” and click OK

6.   The above action will save the library under list template gallery (/_catalogs/lt/Forms/AllItems.aspx)

7.   Now go to the list template gallery

8.   Click on the file name that you have provided and it will ask you save the template to your desktop

Now depending upon the project requirement, you can use this template anywhere.

Suppose if you want to create a same library under subsite then you can create now you can get this file under View all site contentàCreate

Suppose if you wants move this library to another site collection then simply upload the template file (that we have saved to desktop) to the list template gallery of another site collection (this is the site collection where you wants the library to move/Designate)

Here are the detailed steps in case of any confusion:

1. Lets go source SharePoint site collection
2. Site Actions
3. Site Settings
4. Galleries
5. List Templates
6. Click on the file name that you have provided and it will ask you save the template to your desktop
7. Now switch to Destination SharePoint site collection
8. Site actions
9. Site settings
10.  Galleries
11.  List Templates
12.  simply upload the template file (that we have saved to desktop) to this list template gallery

 That’s it-Now you will find this uploaded template under library creation path i.e. site actionsà View all site contentàCreate

I hope the above mentioned information is pretty much neat and clear but still please don’t hesitate if you have any queries/questions

I would be more than happyJ to help you as well as resolves your issuesJ

References:

1. http://pravahaminfo.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-move-document-library-from-one.html
2. http://weblogs.asp.net/bsimser/archive/2010/08/26/sharepoint-document-libraries-and-horrors-oh-my.aspx
3. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262215.aspx

   4.http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/sharepoint2010general/thread/67282348-25c7-4bd0-9d95-61024c6892f9