Can I have Multiple iTunes libraries?

Hi,
I have two large iTunes libraries from when i had two computers.
I would like two keep them seperate and was wondering if there is a way to choose which library i want when launching iTunes?
This can be done in iPhoto for example by holding down the Alt key when launching iphoto and then choosing your desired library, there is also an application called iphoto manager that does this for you. Is there such a thing for itunes?

Libra is another iTunes library manager.
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I want to have multiple iTunes libraries on one machine (with two different hard drives, internal fore mp3s and external for AAC files). One library is composed of mp3s for an iPod, I want the other library to have AAC audio files for burning CDs. I would rather the libraries not be mixed.
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It's one thing to want two music libraries on one machine and another to want two music libraries on one user account. For the latter, here's what I've done.
I created folders in my iTunes folder called, say, Main Library Folder and Second Library Folder. (These could be anywhere you find convenient.) I dragged my regular iTunes Library file into the Main Library Folder. Then I opened iTunes and created my second music library. When I finished that, I closed iTunes and dragged the just-created iTunes Library file into the Second Library Folder.
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Can I have two itunes libraries on the same computer?

Please see subject line, we now have two ipods in the house but only one computer, and one of the ipods is alot smaller than the other.
I f you can help it would be good
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