Computer #1 dying - how can I transfer library to computer #2?

Please tell me I don't have to RE-upload my entire library because I had to get a new computer. I tried syncing my ipod nano to my new computer and it said I couldn't dump any songs from the ipod onto my new computer, unless they'd been purchased. I'm not trying to do anything illegal - just trying to save myself hours of extra work (with a newborn, I need the hours, and crave the ipod!;)
thanks!
-MAJ

Assuming that the audiobook is in a format that is compatible with the iPad, you can add this in the same way that you do any other media.
If you manually manage the content of your iPad, drag and drop the audiobook to the device entry in the sidebar (or drag it to the left edge of the iTunes window until the sidebar appears).
If you sync content to your iPad, include the audiobook in the settings for your iPad (either by selecting it directly or including it in a playlist that's part of your sync operations).

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