HT4527 got to the end of these instructions but the import button isn't active. I can see my whole library though. what now?

Got to the end of these instructions for transferring library to new computer. Can see my library via home sharing but the import button is not active. How do I continue?

I'm sorry to be so incredibly dense. The article to which you linked says:
"If the computer is already authorized, the item plays. If the computer has not yet been authorized, iTunes asks you to enter the Apple ID and password you used to purchase the song."
I can play songs from my husband's library. I can't drag them into my library.
If deauthorizing/authorizing is the solution, who needs to do what? We've got three computers and two iTunes accounts.

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