I'm using the blank template on a site collection. Once created is there any way to prevent a user from creating a document library?

Yes, it's called authorization. You will need to set up a proper authorization structure that prevents (certain users) from creating elements (like a document library). You would NOT provide the group 'MyRestrictedUsers' the authorization List Permissions - Manage lists. Maybe this link will help: http://blah.winsmarts.com/2007-4-SharePoint_2007__Fine_grained_permission_control.aspx HTH

Sander's response is correct. Do you want to allow them to create other artifacts, like lists? If you want to stop them from creating doc libs, but allow other artifacts, you have fewer options.--Paul Galvin, Computer Generated Solutions (CGS) Microsoft MVP - SharePoint Blogging @ http://www.mstechblogs.com/paul Twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/pagalvin