Multiple libraries share possible on Apple TV

Hi..
we have 2 ATV's in the house with a mac mini as a media server consiting of seperate (2 in this case) iTunes libraried, share under the same Apple ID..
I assume both of these libaries will appear in iTunes under "Shared" ?
Also, since i am using Home Sharing to an ATV, and they are also signed in via the same AppeID with multiple libraries, would this mean *both* libraries will show up on each ATV device ? If no, which one will. since its the same AppleID being used.

Unless the libraries are on different computers, then you will only be able to see one at once, which will be the one currently open.

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