Auto Update iTunes and iPhoto

Hi,
I am storing my MP3s and JPGs on a NAS system, and I access these files from my MP, as do my wife from her MA. We both "imported" the files into iTunes and iPhoto, without "copy to iTunes library" and the "copy items to the iPhoto library" checked.
So, now when I add files, how do I make sure that my wife's iTunes and iPhoto also sees these new files? Is there a way to continuously scan my NAS for added files?
Thanks in advance for any advise/suggestions.

Hi,
The idea looks good, but I can't get it to work. I create the script, enable folder actions, and attach the created script, but when I add MP3 files into that particular folder, nothing happens. Also, I guess it only works with the specific folders I attach the script to, and not the subdirectories etc.?
Any suggestions?

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