Can I use my iPod on two machines???

I have an iPod that I have had for a long time... and I work on an iBook G4 at home, and have always used them together (both songs and as a storage device) and have never had any problems. I recently got a new job where I work on a PC (I know, I hate it...) and I would like to be able to get my songs off my iPod onto my PC without messing up anything, and ideally be able to use it on both my mac and pc... but I can't seem to figure out how! Help!!!

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Since you have been using your iPod with a Mac, the iPod is in Mac format. Windows PCs will not be able to recognize Mac formatted iPods unless you install special third party software like Xplay or MacDrive on the PC. But I doubt whether you are permitted to do so.
Another way is to install iTunes and the iPod software updater on your PC, and run the iPod software updater to restore your iPod to Windows format. This will erase the iPod but your Mac should be able to recognize it. Once again you may not be permitted to install software onto your work PC so this may not work for you also.
Do you really need to do so?

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these documents might be helpful:
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