Sharing files between users

Hi
I have 2 users set as as Admin on my iMac, myself and my wife.  iTunes and iPhoto are both used by my wife under her login.  Is there an easy way for me to use the iphoto and itunes files under my login, ie can they be shared so both can view the pictures or listen to the music when logged in to their own account?  Also, if I use Time Machine to backup the computer, will it back up everything on the computer, or just the files used by the person who is logged in, ie, if I og in and TM Backup, will it include the itunes library as well as all the pictures which are under my wifes login.
thanks

It doesn't help with the OP's first question....
mpphoto wrote:
Is there an easy way for me to use the iphoto and itunes files under my login, ie can they be shared so both can view the pictures or listen to the music when logged in to their own account?
Thanks for picking up on and covering the TM question.

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