Manage files on my ipod

I bought a used 5th generation ipod classic. I need a little help with managing the files. I put audiobooks on it. I change the media type to audiobook to seperate it out from the music. When I have the ipod connected to iTunes, it shows up correctly in the files, but when I go to play them, they are not listed by album in the audiobook folder and they are still in the music folder. I want to keep them out of the music folder so when I want to listen to music, I don't also get the books mixed in.
Thanks!!

Perhaps this earlier post on Audio Book management may help
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