How do I access iTunes playlists across different login accts on my computer?

All our purchased music is available in the administrator account on my computer. In other accounts used by family members, we have not managed to import entire playlists. Is there a better way than one song at a time? (There must be!)

iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203 - extra tip at https://discussions.apple.com/message/17331189#17331189

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