It appears I have two libraries and now my ipos classic will not sync

It appears I have two libraries on itunes and now can't sync my ipod any ideas

Hello cathyfrombeckenham,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains helpful advice concerning multiple iTunes libraries:
iTunes 11 for Windows: Use multiple iTunes libraries
You can have more than one iTunes library. For example, you could have a library of holiday music that wouldn’t appear in iTunes the rest of the year. Or you could keep your music in a library on your computer and your movies in a library on an external hard disk. 
Create or use a different iTunes library
If iTunes is open, quit it.
Hold down the Shift key while you open iTunes (from the Start menu, choose All Programs > iTunes > iTunes).
In the window that appears, do one of the following:
Create a new library: 
Click Create Library.
Choose a different library: 
Click Choose Library.
In each library you create, you can select different preferences for the iTunes Media folder, the types of content that are displayed, parental settings, and the library name. To set preferences for a library, choose Edit > Preferences while using the library. 
You can name your iTunes library (the folder containing your iTunes content and the iTunes Library.itl file) whatever you like. 
Tip:    For best results, if you create additional iTunes libraries, don’t name the new libraries “iTunes” or “iTunes Music.” Make sure each iTunes library has its own unique name so you’ll know which is which.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD

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