Itunes has found shared library but has no organisation

Hey guys
I can get to my library thru my airport as shared music but due to having to format my ext hd I had to move my library around
Now when I open the shared library I can see my playlists but they are all empty
any help you guys can give would be great
cheers

Guys,
Do I have to start manualy sorting out my iTunes library?
Or is there a fix for this?
Please help

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