How do I sync multiple iPods to the same iTunes Library?

How can I sync multiple iPods to the same iTunes Library?

The same way you sync just one. If y want different media on each iPod then only select the items you want synced to each iPod
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod       
Try syncing using the manual method                
  Managing content manually on iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Also, I would go to iTunes>Preferences>Devices and check the box that says prevent iPods... for syncing automatically so that you can more easily check what you want syned

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    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1900086&tstart=0
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    I want to be able to sync two different iPhones on the same iTunes account. I want to be able to sync different music and movies. Can that be done?

    "is there anyplace I watch a tutorial for this?"
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    " An APPLE rep told me to check Sync only checked songs and videos
    Manually manage music and videos"
    You can do it this way but it's a lot more work.
    (Apple reps are just people like you and me and don't always know everything)
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    Select the music tab and sync only the playlists you want. Then add/delete from these playlists to add/remove from the iPhone.

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    Using Windows XP I have managed to sync 2 IPOD's to the same ITunes Collection previously but now 1 doesnt respond at all.
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