Library file permissions after update

I just updated to iTunes 8 and was having a problem with permissions for the library files. I was not listed as having access, and additionally is an account named "wheel" that I've never heard of that has access. The icon for this account shows the outline of two people.
I also noticed this issue with an album I recently transferred into iTunes that would not play after I deleted it and transferred it back in. I'm not really sure what's with this. Does anyone have any clues? I'm deleting this "wheel" account from access, but I'm hesitant to do that w/o knowing what it is. Please help. Thanks.

Also, there's another account for "system" that was set to "read & write", but none of my other files or folders have this on them.
Every other file/folder just has my account, "staff", and "everyone". Could someone also please direct me to more information about permissions and these various account? Thanks.

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