ITunes xml file search/ access {on user's computer} ~ step 1

Building a RichMediaAnnotaion (RMA) JukeBox.
This will be hosted in a PDF.
Tools: Flash CS5.5 & Acrobat X Pro
The Juke Box will read the User's iTunes Library.xml file
(once JavaScript affirms it is present, i.e. User uses iTunes).
Of many steps, I am researching a JavaScript to locate (gain access) to
said iTunes Library.xml files (both PC / MAC).
In this file-search objective the four (4) locations are known; iTunes Library.xml (see below).
Thanks in advance for your help...
This is Step 1... the current goal;
How to construct a full script to address all known locations (4).
1) enable search when PDF page is entered
2) search for the appropriate iTunes Library.xml file
3) if found pass path to "JukeBox" script (in development, future Step)
4) else... stop
iTunes Library.xml locations;
Mac OS X:     /Users/username/Music/iTunes/iTunes Library.xml
Windows XP     \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Library.xml
Windows Vista     \Users\username\Music\iTunes\iTunes Library.xml
Windows 7     \Users\username\Music\iTunes\iTunes Library.xml
That is the current task at hand......
Thanks for your feedback!
~ ~
As a reference, further researching Steps are noted below:
display Artist list
          drill down to said Artist songs
Display Album Artwork / when available, else JukeBox images.png(s)
Play music
Any an All insight is greatly appreciated.
D~

JavaScript embedded in a PDF cannot read arbitrary files from a local hard drive, neither can a SWF.

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