I finally made the switch from putting libraries on every users computer rather than the server. The reason for holding back was my reluctance to monitor and keep the libraries current on everyones computer.
I have no relationship with this software but I have now purchased a nifty piece of software, called 'alway sync' that copies the libraries from my server to everyones computer. It only copies and replaces files that have changed, deletes files that are not on the server, and creates new files that are not present. It can also be scheduled although at this stage i am finding it easier to start it only when i need it.
Our load times have reduced dramatically, network resources have reduced substantially, and object dialogue boxes work faster as there is no need to read from the server.
For those that still have their libraries on the server i suggest you switch.
I also use it to keep add-ons the same on everyone computer, great!
I am sure there is more software available out there but for what its worth the one i am using is http://allwaysync.com/?g=CopyFiles
Project specific libraries are always kept in a subfolder next to the PLN/PLP. Those libraries are usually small and so not much of a loading time problem.
