Two User IDs with one iPhoto and iTune Library

I'd like to set up the user permissions on my MacBook so that two different users can have access to the same iPhoto and iTunes libraries. I've set up both users as administrators. I've tried moving the libraries to the SHARE folder, but that didn't work. In the GET INFO menu I set up both users with READ&WRITE access. This works for one user at a time, but I cant set it up so both users have access.

Hi Michael ...
Try these support articles ...
iPhoto: Sharing libraries among multiple users
and Understanding Home Sharing

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