How to change 'default' location of libraries?

Hello,
I'm using Arduino IDE v 2.3.4 on Linux.
The default sketchbook location is /mnt/nas_data/source_code/Arduino_ws.
The libraries are in a sub-directory at this location.
I want to change the 'default' location for the libraries used in the IDE to another location, e.g.

$HOME/etc/libraries

How can I do that?
Thanks

PS: Please don't ask why I want to use another location. I have my reason for that. :slight_smile:
PPS: To be clear, the Sketchbook location should remain where it is. I just want to change the library location.

How about a symlink in the Sketchbook folder?

Just use a link.

Good suggestion.
I will give it a try.
Will report back.
Thanks.