Backing up large library to multiple DVDs

I'm attempting to backup 40GB or so to multiple DVDs. I created a playlist with everything in it, ensured they were all checked, put the DVD in, clicked burn disc, it apparently burnt the first 4.7GB and then i changed the disc, etc etc for six discs (about half way through the 40GB, i ran out of discs!). But when i feed the DVDs back in, it just thinks about it for a bit and then spits them out (they don't appear on desktop or in finder). In other words, it all seemed to burn ok but now my computer won't read from the discs. Any ideas?
Cheers
Jon

Other apps that will do incremental backups of the entire library is LaCie's free SilverKeeper and Synk Standard. Another backup that should be performed frequently is in the tip at the end of my signature.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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