Setting up a 2nd iTunes account on 1 Computer

I am thinking about setting up an iTunes account for my son.  We have an old iMac (G4) that runs OS 10.4.11.  I will be updating to iTunes 10.5.1.  I want to set up a library and account for him.  The computer current is storing a lot of stuff I entered over the years (now moved to a new system as well).  Do I have to wipe out the old library and user information or is there a way to set it up for his information and leave the other files intact (assuming I would like to access them).?
Failing that, could I get the login ID and keep the access to the existing library?

"Do I have to wipe out the old library and user information"
No.
"or is there a way to set it up for his information and leave the other files intact (assuming I would like to access them).?
Open iTunes, select the iTunes store and select Create account on the right side of iTunes, under Quick links.
If you enter a credit card to create the account, you can delete it and enter it (or a gift card) later.

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