Multiple Simultaneous Libraries

I know people have library managers, and there are smart lists, but is there a way to have multiple simultaneous libraries (same thing for iPhoto is desired). Again, I want multiple libraries to be loaded at the same time, not a smart list or something that I have to stop and start iTunes to get access to. If not, perhaps a feature request to the iTunes developers. Just one case is for our mp3's we keep for use in our auto cd player, we want a library for just the mp3's to make it easy to cut mp3 cd's... someday they'll support the AAC format. Again this is just one case... I have other reasons for separating the libraries.
Thanks
Macbook Pro 17 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Developers don't (officially) read these discussions.
Why not send your request to http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html.
At least they will read it now.
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Sorry if this has been posted a million times, but I can't figure it out and don't want to lose any photos.
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