Loading a previous iTunes library

So my iTunes isn't working properly. It loaded the wrong library to one that was set up back in January (last time I had this problem).
All my songs are in iTunes Media, and my previous iTunes library still exists, however it won't load when I select it.
Anyone know a way to load a previous iTunes library?

See thid previous discussion:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

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    Message was edited by: Jon Thornburg

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