Home with multiple user/screen name Mac. ATV can only access the library of the person using the computer? Seems like a HUGH flaw??

We have a Mac that is set up to allow multiple users with their own log in and settings. (imagine a family of four). So if my wife sits down at the Mac to work. Then I can't access my iTunes library though the apple tv because my screen name and iTunes has to be shut down!! Seems like a huge oversight in the device?! Is there a way around this? Seems like it makes the apple TV nearly useless unless for a multiple person household.

Welcome to the Apple Community.
You don't need to shut down your user account for your wife or anyone else to use their user account.
If it isn't already set, go to system preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options and check 'Show fast user switching'. Then from the top RH corner of the menu bar you can switch between users at will.
Keeping a user account logged in should enable its iTunes library on the Apple TV.
(Note, I've never tried this with non admin accounts)

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