Is there a way to back up my library to a flash drive?

I have so much invested in my library that I want to create a backup. However, due to the size, I want to back up to a flash drive. I know you can back up to CD/DVD, but I think a flash drive would be easier. Is it possible?
When in iTunes, I went to <File>, <Export Library>. I selected the folder My Music and created a file titled Library. I now have a Library.XML file in My Music. I copied this file and the iTunes file (in My Music) to a flash drive. Is this a true back up of my library? If I ever have to restore my ipod, will this back up work?

If you want to create a simple backup up your iTunes library, the easiest way is to go and grab the iTunes folder (in the file Explorer) and drag and drop it onto another drive.
A thumb drive shows up as a drive and if it is big enough, then that is all you have to do. If your library is that small, you could also burn the entire iTunes fodler to a DVD blank using the DVD as a data disk.
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