Having trouble consolidating library to transfer files to Mac

I want to use my ipod as a drive to transfer music files to my new Mac. Following the steps outlined it says to consolidate library. When I try and do this , I get this window "Copying Music Failed. The file name was invalid or too long." How do I fix this?

Lots of solutions here.
1) Set up a network and share the folders which contain your music. Copy and paste as needed and add to iTunes.
2) Male-male cable. USB, Firewire, Ethernet, just make sure they exist on both computers.
3) External hard drive. Copy and paste and copy onto new computer. (to do this with and iPod, get a program like iPodrip because the even in disk mode the songs on your ipod are not organized in any manner recognized by people)

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