2 items in the same iTunes library

Question

My iTunes library (item #1) is currently located on HD #1.
There is not enough room on this HD.
I would like to:
- create another item library (item #2) on another HD (let us call it HD #2),
- see both items when I launch iTunes,
- and import new music pieces to item #2 when I add some to iTunes.
Is this possible?
Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

*Harry Cover* wrote:
My question was about "segmenting" iTunes database.
I thought is was impossible.
Your answers confirm my fear.
It IS impossible.
As *Chris CA* has already stated, it is not impossible to spread your library over multiple volumes, but as I stated in my original response, “You cannot spread your library over multiple volumes and easily keep it managed.” If it were impossible, there would be little need for the Consolidate Library function.
While iTunes can link to songs on any volume currently attached to your computer, separating the file library is a bad practice because iTunes only recognizes one folder as your music folder. Should the worst ever happen, any music that you do not have in your designated iTunes music folder may need to be manually added to your iTunes library again; the songs in your (designated) music folder would be restored by the simple action of setting the iTunes preference to point to the correct folder.
The more fragmented your library, the more work you are making for yourself if you ever have the need to rebuild your library. So unless your library exceeds the maximum capacity of modern hard drives, a fragmented library is a very bad idea.
If your external drive has enough capacity to hold your entire music collection, then your best option is to just move your music library to the external drive. You in fact do not need to consolidate your iTunes library first as *Chris CA* suggested, unless you already have a fragmented library on your current hard drive. If not, follow the procedure I suggested, if you are not sure, follow Chris’.