diff --git a/beets/ui/commands.py b/beets/ui/commands.py
index 94baced22..a6d712dbf 100755
--- a/beets/ui/commands.py
+++ b/beets/ui/commands.py
@@ -1188,6 +1188,7 @@ def update_func(lib, opts, args):
     # Verify that the library folder exists to prevent accidental wipes.
     if not os.path.exists(lib.directory):
         ui.print_("Library path is unavailable or does not exist.")
+        ui.print_(lib.directory)
         if not ui.input_yn("Are you sure you want to continue (y/n)?", True):
             return
     update_items(lib, decargs(args), opts.album, ui.should_move(opts.move),