Ahhh! New iPod, setting up another library with my old iPod!

So, I got a new iPod5 to replace my old iPod4, and gave said iPod4 to my sister. How on Earth can I delete all the stuff from the iPod4 and set up a new library with it? I had no trouble Putting my iPod5 on MY library, but since my sister and I have VERY different music tastes, she has her own library on a different user name. Can anyone tell me how I can put this old iPod4 on that library?
Thanks in advance,
Kristina

Kristina,
Restoring your iPod does not delete iTunes. All they are saying is that as you are about to remove everything from your iPod make sure you have a back up. Common sense really. iPods are often restored as a method of troubleshooting problems so you want to make sure you have something to put back. You should back up iTunes as a matter of course especially if you have purchased downloads, your own CDs can always be re-added even if it's a pain but other stuff you can lose forever. Just for additional info, here's a link on the subject "How to back up your media in iTunes 5 or iTunes 6" http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302392

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