How do you transfer iTunes music from one account to another on the same computer??

i am having issues trying to copy some of my music from my itunes library to my wife's. we each have seperate accounts on the same computer(mac mini, os X). i am new to using the mac's, and have no idea of how to go about this. i have seen some stuff on using public folders, but i could not find mine, also used the sharing option under preferances, and that didnt work for me as well.... but like i said, i am new. if anyone could please help that would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Here's a support article that might help you:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203

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