How do I set up individual accounts for our families three iPods, while being able to use the same music library?

My family has three iPod touches. They are all different. We want to be able to set up individual accounts for each of them.  When we have them all under the same account, every time we sync, they sync the last person's music and app choices. Help.

Yu can use the same account.  Just in the Music and App and other panes for the iPod check the boxes that say sync only checked item.  You do not want to check sync the entire library.
See:
How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer
For using different accounts also see:
iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer
Yu can use Home Sharing (iTunes>Advancedtab>Home sharing)

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