I need to rename my itunes library, as I have two libraries on 2 different Mac's with the same name. Can this be done?

Hi, I have an iMac in one room and a Mac Mini in another. Each is set up independantly and I unfortunately gave the same iTunes Library name to both libraries, which is now making it impossible for me to use my iPhone as a remote to both libraries. I prefer to have 2 different libraries.
Can I rename one library and if so, how?
Cheers

You can change the name from iTunes preferences.
If you choose to share your entire library, its name appears in the iTunes window (below Shared) on other local computers set up to look for shared libraries. To change the name others see, choose iTunes > Preferences, click General, and type a new name in the Library Name field.
From iTunes 10 for Mac: Share your iTunes library

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