Libraries vs system files

I am a new mac user just switching over from years of windows.  I have a question with regard to the "Library" system that is used by Iphoto and Itunes on the mac.  With windows if I wanted to see an individual file, I would use explorer and find the file in an individual folder.  When I use the "Finder" on the mac to look through my photos, for example, I still see all of my old windows style files that I imported from my old computer, however I also see a single icon titled Iphoto library.  This file is roughly equal to the size of all of the system files combined.  My question is do I have duplicates saved on the mac?  Do I need the windows style files on the mac at all or is everything managed through iphoto.  Can I delete everything but the Iphoto library icon?  Same questions as to the Itunes library.  Any help would be appreicated. 

Peruse the iPhoto and iTunes help files for info on how those work. Since you're new, see these:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips,
Switching to Mac Superguide, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Lion Edition.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist,
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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