Combining two separate libraries (with two different Apple IDs) into one

My fiance is moving in this weekend, and we hope to get rid of her computer to make space. She has a fairly large iTunes library, some ripped from CD and about 100 purchased from iTunes. I want to move her library and combine it with mine on my computer. I've read through the help files for consolidation, backup, and moving libraries from one computer to another, but none seem to apply to this special case. Once we transfer her files, we plan to cancel her Apple ID account since it wouldn't be authorized on any computers anymore.

Once we transfer her files, we plan to cancel her Apple ID account since it wouldn't be authorized on any computers anymore.
You can't cancel the iTunes account.
Besides, you still need it to authorize your computer to play the songs she purchased.
To get the music onto your computer, just copy it over to yours, then File -> Add folder to library and select the folder whwenre you put the music.

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