Transfering iTunes library between accounts in the same computer??

Hi everyone
I use my MacBook both at home and in my office. I work in a small company, so everyone is very relaxed about security. I only have one account, but recently, while at the office I discovered someone browsing at some of my kids' pictures.
To avoid this,I decided to set up a "office" account. Everything went fine until I opened iTunes and found that I don't have any songs (they must have missed the memo about the new account!)
Is there an easy way to transfer those songs to my new account? I stress, this is the same computer we're talking about!!!
Thanks

I use my MacBook both at home and in my office. I work in a small company, so everyone is very relaxed about security. I only have one account, but recently, while at the office I discovered someone browsing at some of my kids' pictures.
Do you mean they were viewing the pix on your computer? iTunes does not have pix for anyone to view. (This is the iTunes forum)
To avoid this,I decided to set up a "office" account.
You created a new account on the computer?
If you are talking about the computer, open the first accounts - > System prefs - Sharing.
Under Services, turn OFF everything.
Under FireWall, turn it ON.
For further help, post over here -> http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=755

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