2 SEPARATE iTunes Accounts on 1 Computer?

I have had an iTunes account for years. Now my brother wants one. I wanted to know if it is at all possible to have two completely separate iTunes accounts on the same computer. His and mine would be inaccessible to the other. Like if he signed into his account, he wouldn't have my songs and videos in his Library. And when I sign into my account, I wouldn't have any of his music or videos in my Library. I just wanted to know if it is possible. If so, then how can I do it?

Do you mean you want to have his own itunes library and own itunes store account, but share the same itunes content?
If so, choose method 1 from this article. I think it's what roaminggnome meant to post.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495

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