Using multiple iTunes accounts/libraries & devices on 1 computer

Hi,
We have 2 ipods, with 2 different iTunes accounts and 2 different libraries on the same computer. We also have 1 not-so-computer-literate user . I know how to switch libraries at the time you start up iTunes, but keeping track of what account is active is a real problem. What happens when you purchase a song and it goes into the wrong library? What is the best way to manage this so that it is clear as to what device/library/account is currently in use?
Thanks,
M.

To further expand on Chris' reply, use method 1 from this article
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495
The tricky part comes next, if you want to share music on this same PC between all users:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203
It's the steps near the bottom that get most folks
+Repeat these steps for each account that is listening to shared music.+
+When another user of the computer has imported new music from CD, repeat steps 6 through 8 to add the music to your library.+

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