diff --git a/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.cpp b/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.cpp
index f886e43810..34355d73d1 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.cpp
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
 #include <sch_base_frame.h>
 #include <sch_edit_frame.h>
 #include <lib_edit_frame.h>
+#include <viewlib_frame.h>
 #include <sch_component.h>
 #include <sch_sheet.h>
 #include <sch_field.h>
@@ -161,6 +162,7 @@ EE_SELECTION_TOOL::EE_SELECTION_TOOL() :
         m_multiple( false ),
         m_skip_heuristics( false ),
         m_isLibEdit( false ),
+        m_isLibView( false ),
         m_unit( 0 ),
         m_convert( 0 ),
         m_menu( *this )
@@ -179,6 +181,7 @@ bool EE_SELECTION_TOOL::Init()
 {
     m_frame = getEditFrame<SCH_BASE_FRAME>();
 
+    LIB_VIEW_FRAME* libViewFrame = dynamic_cast<LIB_VIEW_FRAME*>( m_frame );
     LIB_EDIT_FRAME* libEditFrame = dynamic_cast<LIB_EDIT_FRAME*>( m_frame );
 
     if( libEditFrame )
@@ -187,6 +190,9 @@ bool EE_SELECTION_TOOL::Init()
         m_unit = libEditFrame->GetUnit();
         m_convert = libEditFrame->GetConvert();
     }
+    else
+        m_isLibView = libViewFrame != nullptr;
+
 
     static KICAD_T wireOrBusTypes[] = { SCH_LINE_LOCATE_WIRE_T, SCH_LINE_LOCATE_BUS_T, EOT };
 
@@ -195,10 +201,10 @@ bool EE_SELECTION_TOOL::Init()
     auto wireOrBusSelection = E_C::MoreThan( 0 ) && E_C::OnlyTypes( wireOrBusTypes );
     auto sheetSelection =     E_C::Count( 1 )    && E_C::OnlyType( SCH_SHEET_T );
     auto schEditCondition = [this] ( const SELECTION& aSel ) {
-        return !m_isLibEdit;
+        return !m_isLibEdit && !m_isLibView;
     };
     auto belowRootSheetCondition = [this] ( const SELECTION& aSel ) {
-        return !m_isLibEdit && g_CurrentSheet->Last() != g_RootSheet;
+        return !m_isLibEdit && !m_isLibView && g_CurrentSheet->Last() != g_RootSheet;
     };
     auto havePartCondition = [ this ] ( const SELECTION& sel ) {
         return m_isLibEdit && ( (LIB_EDIT_FRAME*) m_frame )->GetCurPart();
@@ -254,6 +260,7 @@ void EE_SELECTION_TOOL::Reset( RESET_REASON aReason )
         getView()->GetPainter()->GetSettings()->SetHighlight( false );
 
         LIB_EDIT_FRAME* libEditFrame = dynamic_cast<LIB_EDIT_FRAME*>( m_frame );
+        LIB_VIEW_FRAME* libViewFrame = dynamic_cast<LIB_VIEW_FRAME*>( m_frame );
 
         if( libEditFrame )
         {
@@ -261,6 +268,8 @@ void EE_SELECTION_TOOL::Reset( RESET_REASON aReason )
             m_unit = libEditFrame->GetUnit();
             m_convert = libEditFrame->GetConvert();
         }
+        else
+            m_isLibView = libViewFrame != nullptr;
     }
     else
         // Restore previous properties of selected items and remove them from containers
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.h b/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.h
index ecc9e13b79..6cfc978d32 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.h
+++ b/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.h
@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ private:
 
     ///> Sets up handlers for various events.
     void setTransitions() override;
-    
+
 private:
     SCH_BASE_FRAME* m_frame;    // Pointer to the parent frame
     SELECTION m_selection;      // Current state of selection
@@ -242,7 +242,8 @@ private:
     bool m_multiple;            // Multiple selection mode is active
     bool m_skip_heuristics;     // Heuristics are not allowed when choosing item under cursor
 
-    bool m_isLibEdit;
+    bool m_isLibEdit;           // True when libedit is the parent frame
+    bool m_isLibView;           // True when libview is the parent frame
     int  m_unit;                // Fixed unit filter (for symbol editor)
     int  m_convert;             // Fixed DeMorgan filter (for symbol editor)
 
diff --git a/eeschema/viewlib_frame.cpp b/eeschema/viewlib_frame.cpp
index 9da348c610..6c8ce686f7 100644
--- a/eeschema/viewlib_frame.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/viewlib_frame.cpp
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@
 #include <tool/common_tools.h>
 #include <tool/zoom_tool.h>
 #include <tools/lib_control.h>
+#include <tools/lib_move_tool.h>
 
 // Save previous component library viewer state.
 wxString LIB_VIEW_FRAME::m_libraryName;
@@ -137,11 +138,12 @@ LIB_VIEW_FRAME::LIB_VIEW_FRAME( KIWAY* aKiway, wxWindow* aParent, FRAME_T aFrame
 
     // Synchronize some draw options
     SetShowElectricalType( true );
-    GetRenderSettings()->m_ShowPinsElectricalType = GetShowElectricalType();
-
     // Ensure axis are always drawn (initial default display was not drawn)
     KIGFX::GAL_DISPLAY_OPTIONS& gal_opts = GetGalDisplayOptions();
     gal_opts.m_axesEnabled = true;
+    GetGalCanvas()->GetGAL()->SetAxesEnabled( true );
+    GetRenderSettings()->m_ShowPinsElectricalType = GetShowElectricalType();
+    GetGalCanvas()->GetGAL()->SetGridVisibility( IsGridVisible() );
 
     SetSize( m_FramePos.x, m_FramePos.y, m_FrameSize.x, m_FrameSize.y );
 
@@ -201,8 +203,6 @@ LIB_VIEW_FRAME::LIB_VIEW_FRAME( KIWAY* aKiway, wxWindow* aParent, FRAME_T aFrame
 
     SyncView();
     GetGalCanvas()->GetViewControls()->SetSnapping( true );
-    GetGalCanvas()->GetGAL()->SetAxesEnabled( true );
-    GetGalCanvas()->GetGAL()->SetGridVisibility( IsGridVisible() );
 
     // Set the working/draw area size to display a symbol to a reasonable value:
     // A 450mm x 450mm with a origin at the area center looks like a large working area
@@ -234,11 +234,16 @@ void LIB_VIEW_FRAME::setupTools()
     // Register tools
     m_toolManager->RegisterTool( new COMMON_TOOLS );
     m_toolManager->RegisterTool( new ZOOM_TOOL );
-    m_toolManager->RegisterTool( new EE_SELECTION_TOOL );
-    m_toolManager->RegisterTool( new LIB_CONTROL );
+    m_toolManager->RegisterTool( new EE_SELECTION_TOOL );   // manage context menu
+    m_toolManager->RegisterTool( new LIB_CONTROL );         // manage show electrical type option
+    m_toolManager->RegisterTool( new LIB_MOVE_TOOL );
 
     m_toolManager->InitTools();
 
+    // Run the selection tool, it is supposed to be always active
+    // It also manages the mouse right click to show the context menu
+    m_toolManager->InvokeTool( "eeschema.InteractiveSelection" );
+
     GetCanvas()->SetEventDispatcher( m_toolDispatcher );
 }