HT1386 transferring library from one computer to a new one

I have purchased a new home pc my itunes library is registered to my old home PC and I want my content in my new pc itunes library. when i connect my Ipod with 300 plus albums it will only allow me to erase content and sync with my purchases, but i wish to move all my ipod content 25GB to the new PC
can this be done?
any help please
Denverino

iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
Also see:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities
Sync Your iOS Device with a New Computer Without Losing Data - How-To Geek

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