Best way to manage iPod with large library

Hello all.
I have a nano, and my library is larger than the capacity for it.
I use it primarily for Podcasting, but also put regular music on there as well.
Whenever iTunes does its auto-sync, it always tries to put the whole library on my nano. There is not enough space, so I am always needing to delete stuff out of the library, which is inconvenient.
I could do it manually, but this would be a major pain with all of the different podcasts that I listen to regularly (around 6). The fact that they automatically transfer over is very convenient.
Is there any way to direct iTunes to intelligently update my ipod? Select specific folders, or something? I would like the podcasts to auto-update, but be able to choose which music I want to go on the nano without needing to slim down my library all the time.
Much thanks in advance.
Sam

Hello, and Welcome to Apple Discussions,
simply select your iPod in the source list (left column) and click on the on the music tab on the right, then select any playlists you wish to sync.
Hope this helps.

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