Where has my library gone after downloading the latest iTunes update?

Hello, I have just opened iTunes after recently downloading the latest update and i have just backed up my iPad to find all my music, apps, films etc have disappeared from my iTunes library. The only thing that is on there is my daughters One Direction albums! Any ideas? Was working fine before the update

Hello pauledsy,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
Where are my iTunes files located?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1391
Have a nice day,
Mario

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