How do I sync multiple iTunes libraries on the same PC?

I have a desktop at home running Windows XP Pro. I have my own log-in and my wife has her log-in. We both use iTunes. We both have iTunes accounts. How can we sync our libraries such that we have one (1) shared repository?

You can have identical libraries (contents, playlists and related information) if you set each user's account to reference the same .itl file.
Have a look at this article in the Apple Knowledge Base for details on how to do so.
By using the Choose Library option and linking the accounts to the same .itl file, the libraries will be the same and changes made to one will be reflected in the others.
If you don't want completely identical Libraries but just access to the same files to build separate Libraries with, see this article .

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