Multiple itunes (libraries) for multiple ipods

I have read the FAQ's in several places and my specific situation is not addressed so here goes...
I just got a new computer and when loading my itunes library/ipod and my wife's itunes library/ipod I would like to do so without setting up a second user account.
Is this possible?
(Basically I want 2 differnt itunes icons on the desktop that open to 2 different music libraries, each for our respective ipods)
Thanx

I think this is what you need. If this does not help you other suggestions can be made
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61675

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iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod - http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201253 - detailed example: https://discussions.apple.com/message/18860187#18860187
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I just purchased 3 Ipods 30Go.
I own only 1 XP SP2 DELL station with Itunes at 7.1 level.
I don't have any special account - logging
How can I create 3 diff. libraries ?
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If you are adding two or more iPods for your own use, just connect each iPod to your computer and follow the on screen instructions. It will update from your existing library. Depending on the size of your library and the type of iPod you choose you can have it update all songs and playlists, selected playlists only or you can manage it manually.
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a) Sharing a single iTunes library and or user account or
b) Creating multiple user accounts.
Note: When you are sharing an iTunes library, you don't have to set each iPod to update in the same manner, you can mix and match from the options below as each iPod has it's own update settings
Sharing a Library and/or User Account
If you want to share the one library, you can set either or all of the iPods so that they only get updated with only certain playlists (you can update from more than one if you wish):
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Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows you to create a playlist specifically for the iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used some other time if you choose. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
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Or you can choose to update any or all of the iPods manually and just drag whatever content you want to them: Managing content manually on iPod
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Hi,
I succesfully created two separate iTunes libraries on my computer (windows XP) for the iPods of me and my girlfriend. But, how can we switch easily back and forth between the different libraries?
The suggested option on http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432 'method three' and bullet '13' does not appear / work....
Regards,
Roy

thanx for replying so fast.
No problem, Roy. : - )
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you this time. : - (
i'd like to know how i can switch between libraries without closing down iTunes.
Unfortunately you can only choose your Library at startup. So the only way to switch Libraries is to close iTunes ...
You might want to let Apple know your thoughts on the matter by submitting this form: http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

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Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
The option to
i Automatically update selected playlists only
on your iPod is one of it's least documented features.
Fortunately, it's fairly straightforward when you make your way to the iTunes Edit menu > Preferences > iPod tab.
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