How do i transfer a new album to my iPod from iTunes without overwriting my library on the iPod

If i try to add a new album or song to my iPod from iTunes all the other data is deleted. How do i do this without having to trasnefer my entire library every time i have new music to add?

If you sync your iphone, then open itunes, connect iphone, select everything that you want to be on the iphone and sync.
If you manually manage, then drag and drop what you want.

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