Split itunes library

can i split my library? onto 2 external usb drives, say movies and tv shows on one drive and music and apps on another (itunes program is installed on internal c drive, but library is getting very large, 750 gb and growing)

Not easily, it can be done with a script, or by changing the media folder, selectively consolidating, and then deleting the originals. Much better however to invest in an external drive big enough for your library with some room for growth (and a second to back it up to) then copy the entire iTunes folder out to the external drive and hold down shift as you start itunes to connect to the relocated library.
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