How do I access iTunes library in newly-created user accounts???

I have created some new user accounts for my kids. When I log into one of their accounts and open iTunes, there is no music in the library. I'm sure there is a way to access the iTunes music library for my kid's user accounts, but I can't figure it out. Any help is greatly appreciated.

iTunes has no multi-user library so you have to find some other way.
There are two methods to make your music accessible for other users.
I think the safest way is to share your music (library or selected playlists) with your kid's accounts. They can listen to it, but not mess around with your library.
Enable fast user switching:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh1787.html
In your account enable sharing your iTunes Library:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=165212
(It's for iTunes 4.7, but still valid for higher versions)
In your kid's accounts tick the checkbox 'Look for shared music' in Preferences>Sharing in iTunes.
The drawback of the described setup is, that your account has to be activated and iTunes must be running. Some items can't be shared.
The advantage is, that other users can't mess things up.
The other method is by moving your music to a public folder. The advantage is, that all users can access the library at any time.
The greatest disadvange is, that every user can mess things up.
This method is described here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93195
The second paragraph in this article contains the links I gave above.
Hope this helps.
M

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