One Library - Multiple Computers

I searched a little bit on here, but couldn't find a good solution. Hopefully you can help me out.
Here is what I currently have:
- iMac
- 2 MacBooks
- Time Capsule
- Apple TV
- iDisk
- Drobo
I want to store my iPhoto library and iTunes library in a single place where all the computers and Apple TV can access them.
I thought the Time Capsule might be the best place, but I can't figure out a way to backup the Time Capsule. I tried SuperDuper and CCC, but the Time Capsule isn't mounted (even though I was able to make it show up on my desktop) so it isn't an option for the source disk.
I've read on here that iDisk will be too slow.
I thought about connecting the Drobo to the Time Capsule via USB and storing the files on there. The benefit to this is the Drobo doesn't need to be backed up b/c it duplicates the data itself.
I thought about getting a Mac Mini as using that as a media server to store the files and then I could use SuperDuper to backup the Mini.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

BG:
If you have the library on an external HD that has ownership set to be ignored you should be able to reliably have all users use that library. The only caveat is that *only one can open and use it at a time*. It's explained in this Apple document: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1198
I don't know if you can daisy chain a FW hard drive off of the Time Capsule, have it formatted for OS X Extended (Journaled) but if you can you might be able to have the library on such a HD. If the Time Capsule has a port for another drive to be connected and you have the drive you could test it out while keeping your original copy of the library on your own Mac until you're sure it works OK. Also ask in the Time Capsule forum on this.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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