Using Multible Ipods(Users) on Same computer

I have purchased my 12 Year old son a new Nano for Christmas. I only have one computer in the home that he can use. I utilize this computer also for my Nano. Is there a way for him to have his own iTunes/Library for his own on the same computer. I do not want his actions to affect my actions.
Thanks,

+I do not want his actions to affect my actions.+
Method 1 from this article is what you want, then.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
Make sure to read the link it has about
"How to share music between different accounts on a single computer"

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  • Using multiple ipods on the same computer

    I have three ipods in the family. Is it possible to have three different libraries that can sync when each different ipod is connected? At the moment. my libray syncs with al three.

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    b) Creating Multiple Libraries in a single user account
    c) Creating multiple user accounts.
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    iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
    How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
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    Loading the iPod shuffle differs slightly but it can still be used with the others, for details have a look at this page:
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    Loading songs onto iPod shuffle - Mac
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    I have one laptop with four user accounts.  Until now we've had only one ipod that synchs with the iTunes library in Dad's account.  Now daughter has an iPod, but want to use access the same music and playlists as Dad uses, at least for now.  Do we synch the Daughter's ipod in Dad's account, just like we did with the first iPod?

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    Welcome, Brandon, to the Apple Discussions!
    The answer to your question should be found here:
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    And if at some time in the future you decide you'd like to use an iPod on more than one computer, have a look at:
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61675

  • How do you use two ipods on the same computer?

    Okay i got a ipod for christmas and my brother got one for his b-day a few days ago & i already had itunes installed for my ipod now do i have to install it agian or what?
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    hiya!
    Okay i got a ipod for christmas and my brother got one for his b-day a few days ago & i already had itunes installed for my ipod now do i have to install it agian or what?
    these resources might be helpful with that:
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    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer
    Also my brothers ipod has the picture of the ipod with the ! thing.
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    I have had my ipod for 4 years now.I have 1500 songs in my itunes library. My wife has just bought an ipod. How do I put songs on to hers without mine going on to hers, which is what keeps happening.

    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
    Using iPod with multiple computers
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61675
    Managing content manually on iPod
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    iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
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