Hy John,
The component library that comes with EAGLE is a complete mess which makes it difficult to find parts. Farnell Element 14 have a load of updated libraries for EAGLE ( you have to sign up) and CADDSOFT have a user group where you can download component libraries. Also there are EAGLE library parts all over the net- an advantage of using the 'industry standard' home/student/small business ECAD package..
Two tips: you should be running EAGLE 7.5.2 as EAGLE 7.5.0 has a problem in that project sheets keep locking as your projects get bigger/more complex. You need to download and install EAGLE Beta 7.5.2 if you haven't already.
The other tip is to set the grid to 0.05 inches rather than the default 0.1 inches (don't use a metric grid or you will cause problems).
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