Can i make a separate itunes' libaray

I have some compiltaion music that don't have complete ablum art, but i want to play that in itunes without mess up my organized library, can i add music bypass the library? or some other ways that can accomplish this?
i need your help;] thanks

Hi,
You can create a second library if you are using iTunes 7.
Hold the alt (option) key while starting iTunes and at the prompt select 'Create New Library' import your compilations into this library.
Next time you open iTunes hold the alt (option) key again, and you can choose which library to load.
Also, are you aware that if you select "Group Compilations while Browsing" in iTunes preferences (under General) iTunes will keep all your compilations in one folder at the top of the Artists list (as long as they are tagged as compilations)
This way each artist on a compilation is not scattered throughout your library.
Regards
PS. I just noticed that you're using an 'other' OS - the alt (option) key may not work - try the shift key if not

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