IPod playlist on home computer to work computer

Hi,
I have plugged my iPod into my work computer and it connects fine, no problem there.
But how do I listen to songs stored on my iPod via iTunes on my work computer?

Bree,
If I understand your question, you want to play you iPod's music through iTunes on a different computer.
This is very possible. I just did it myself as a test on our other PC. Granted, it was a Windows PC, but it did work. Should do the same for a Mac.
You need to connect the iPod to a computer that has iTunes and make sure that it does not auto-sync. Once connected, iTunes should display the iPod in the Source Pane. You will be able to select a song from the iPod to play over the computer.
Make sure that you are in 'Manual Update' mode when connected to the computer.
Transfer music manually
How to keep iTunes from automatically updating your iPod
Another Easier Alternative:
While connecting the iPod to the computer, hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys in Windows (CMD + Option keys on a Mac). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes. The iPod will then appear in the iTunes source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto-sync and then you can release the keys. This action may take between 3 and 25 seconds depending on your computer.
You can then right-click on the iPod icon in iTunes source column and select iPod Options, then check the box that says Manually manage songs and playlists. You can now manage your library without losing any songs on the iPod.

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