Mac Mini iTunes viewing on iPad

i have a large iTunes library in my Mac Mini. If I buy an iPad, will I be able to view my albums, artwork, libraries from the network where my Mini has the library(an external drive)? Kinda wanna be able to sit and browse thru my collection i.e. album art ect on an iPad. Not much value on my iPhone since its small screen. Thanks

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