Disk is locked message

Just started getting this message when I try to open itunes. It was working fine and just started this. We have 4 user accounts that share the folder so when someone buys a song it is available to all users on the computer. This was setup and working fine. Keep in mind I'm new to the mac from windows and I'm a bit clueless. I tried removing the itunes library and putting it on the desktop, restarting Itunes (which it came back up without the message or any songs) then quit itunes and put the library back where it was and that did nothing. Any and all help greatly appreciated.

The exact message is as follows: "The itunes Library file is locked, on a locked disk, or you do not have write permission for this file."
My account is the administrator account. Itunes on my side no longer does that, it comes up to the default page with no library. I don't know if I somehow deleted it (I don't think so because I can see all the songs) or it's no longer being directed to that library. The other 3 users still get the message but when I try to use finder to figure out the permissions and the other things you mentioned it won't show me the contents of the Itunes folder. I'm a rookie on this Mac and am trying to fight my way through things I could probably figure out on a windows pc but I'm struggling mightily. I really do appreciate any and all help.

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