How would I save my customized iTunes library interface?

Hello all
I want to reboot my hard drive due to some operating problems and corrupted files, and as I did rudely discover in my previous attempts, all information in my personalized iTunes library along with (obviously) the program itself was lost, despite my attempt at backing the library up.
Now, I have amassed and organized a somewhat large collection of music on my iTunes again, have all the files backed up outside the computer itself, and I need to do a bit of house cleaning. So I guess my question is whether there is any way I can save the interface of my iTunes library, edited and customized information and all?
thanks in advance

You cannot use his library any more than he can use yours. You can, however, use Home Sharing:
Understanding Home Sharing
iOS- Setting up Home Sharing on your iOS device
iTunes- Setting up Home Sharing on your computer
Setting up Home Sharing for Apple TV (2nd & 3rd generation)
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
Or, you can use Family Sharing:
Set up Family Sharing
Family Sharing
A Guide to Family Sharing - iCloud - Apple Developer
Sharing purchased content with Family Sharing
iOS 5 & iCloud Tips- Sharing an Apple ID With Your Family
How Apple's iOS 8 Family Sharing for iTunes will work

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