Integrate Music Libraries onto One iPod

Sorry, I am a total iPod novice so please be patient.
I have two computers, one at home and one at work (both Windows based OS, both Dells machines). Anyway, is it possible for me to integrate the two music libraries onto my iPod. I have different music on my computer at home than I do at work and vise versa. I have purchased music at home that I don't have at work and vise versa.
What I want to do is to have all music from both locations on the iPod. Can that be done?
Please help!!!
20GB Windows 2000

Easy peasy, put iPod in manual mode
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