After backup to disk, how to import back to itunes?

Hi itunes People,
After I backup (using consolidate files) to a disk, how do I then take the backup and import it back ito the itunes library?
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See this for backing up iTunes.
-> https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2682

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