Sharing itunes library among more than one user

Hi I would like to know how to share an itunes library. I have 2 accounts on my imac and wish both to have access to the same library.
Thanks.

Have a read here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93195
Diane Wordsmith

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