# Pool Libraries

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The Prep tab is deprecated and no longer available. For run planning and sequencer integration, see the [Run Planning](/sequence/plan-runs.md) section.
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## Pool Libraries

1. On the Pools page, drag a library from the plate to a pool. For Nextera Rapid Capture libraries, assign samples from the same enrichment to 1 pool.
2. In the Pool ID field, enter a unique name for the pool.
3. \[OptionalSelect Add Pool to add a pool.
4. \[Optional] Use 1 of the following methods to pool libraries from multiple plates:
   * Select the Plate ID drop-down arrow to switch between plates.
   * Select Save & Continue Later, select the checkbox of each pool to merge, and then select Merge Pools.
5. Select Plan Run.

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To help manage multiple pools, the color of each sample well matches the color of the pool the sample was added to.
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