Does iTunes duplicate mp3 files I import, thus doubling space used on mac?

Hello.
May be a silly question, but here goes:
When I import mp3's onto my mac (from my old computer), i put them all into one folder..
when i double click to play, they automatically play through itunes.. now i've noticed that itunes NOW ALSO creates a duplicate folder/file of those tunes that I have now played through iTunes, (in "user" > Music > iTunes > iTunes Music)...
does this mean that there are now 2 copies of the mp3 on my hardrive, therefore taking up space?? I'm not entirely sure - but would not be happy if every song actually takes up twice the amount of space...
Any help??
Thanks everyone!
Johnny

I'm having a similar problem. Just installed iTunes, first iPod product, and my file usage has dwindled by the size of the music files. They've all been doubled, it looks like. Where is this located, and how can I be sure not to move/delete the wrong ones?
Or, where is the setting to stop this, and if I change the setting do I need to re-install iTunes to get rid of the wasted file space?
Thanks.

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