Check If Document Library Already Exists Using Powershell

Question

How can I perform a check if a document library already exists using Powershell in SharePoint 2010?

Robert Lindgren · Accepted Answer · 2014-11-05 11:40:49Z

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Something like this:

$w = get-spweb "<webURL>"
$list = $w.Lists.TryGetList("<Title of the list>")
if($list -ne $null)
{
    # The list already exists
}

Replace <webURL> and <Title of the list> with your actual values

answered Nov 5, 2014 at 11:40

Robert Lindgren

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