IPod libraries not recognized as one

After downloading many songs, i downloaded more about a week later and when I connected my iPod to update it the message "the iPod is linked to another iTunes library. Do you want to chnage the link to this itunes music library and replace all other songs and playlists on this iPos with those from this library" appears. Naturally I said no. The iTech support people I called said i had to come to this website to get my answers, how helpful. Does anyone have any suggestions so that I can not lost the 500 songs on my iPod?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Did you delete the songs after they were synced on the iPod? If so, then that is why the message is appearing.
Post back if those songs are not on your computer.
btabz

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