Can I restore iTunes library by help of iPod?

Hi,
I had iTunes library on a stationary computer which had a hard crash. Had the library synked to my iPod touch. Can I restore iTunes library to a new computer by help of the iPod? How?
Best regards,
Lovisa in Sweden

It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer.
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