Multiple macs & different iTunes libraries with iCloud

I have multiple macs with different iTunes libraries, and I don't want to blend them. What do I need to know/do before setting up and using iCloud? I don't mind choosing one library for use with iCloud, but I don't want to disturb the other libraries - although I do want to continue to sync calendars, address book, etc. on each computer. Can I have more than one computer having the same iTunes library?
Thanks for any feedback!
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