Downloaded new version of iTunes, more than half of library disappeared.  Can I get it back??

We haven't used the iTouch in a few months, and it's probably close to a year since I've downloaded anything from the iTunes Store.  Today, when I opened iTunes on my computer it stated that a new version was available for download.  I downloaded it.  Now my library is 1/3 its normal size with only one playlist (used to be 3 of them).  Any suggestions for getting my library and playlists back?  Will syncing with the iTouch do the trick??  Thanks in advance!

Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
When you get it all working make a backup!
tt2

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