Importing mp3 library issue.  File location still on DVD (E) Drive.

I am trying to import a rather large library from a mp3 DVD to iTunes. Yet when everything is done (I choose File/Add Folder to Library), the location of the file still points back to my DVD (E) drive. There is just too much music of this DVD for me to select File/Library/Import Playlist, as I only have the option of selecting an individual song rather than a complete folder.
What would be the most efficient way to import this mp3 library onto my hard drive so I don't have to have the mp3 in my E drive every time I want to play a song?
Thanks.

Chris, thank you also for your quick reply!
I did that on mistake, When I had hit reply, I didn't see your post, and thought I was giving Niel the star.
Message was edited by: kmhoffman

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