TS1424 missing files in my library showing up with !

I am experiencing a shrinking iTunes library with files disappearing while remaining in the index with an exclamation point as a status. What is happening?

Hey Carolj42,
Follow the steps in this document if you're missing music or other media that you expected to appear in iTunes:
iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1408
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
Best,
Delgadoh

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