Can u have 2 ipod nana libraries on one computer?? help!!

Hi i really need help as im getting mixed answers from alot of people. my friend has the first ipod and has her library on her computer. i just got the ipod nana and want to know if i can load my disk onto her computer and have my library on there as well with out effecting hers? if i cant do that..can i plug my ipod into her computer and download songs from her library with out effecting her ipod?
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There are a couple of methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Have a look at the article linked below. Method one is to have two Mac or Windows user accounts on the computer which by definition would give you two completely separate libraries: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer

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