One iPod but two iTunes libraries, how can I read both & back up too.

When I got my Fifth Gen last year, I was thrilled. Started a library of books and music immediately from cds I owned. Unfortunately I was mugged, and it was stolen. My kids bought me a new one (engraved w love), and now I have 55 gigs of books and music on it. But here is the problem. Since I got the new iPod, I was unable to get the old library to recognize it so I started a new library using my office computer. I can no longer download anything from iTunes at home. How can I get my two libraries to understand that they are both associated with one iPod?
Secodarily, can I back up my iPod to a hard drive, or do I have to burn 1,000 cd's to back it all up?
Thanks! JDP
PC   Windows XP Pro   iPod 60 Gig, engraved and of senitmental value

From user PT
OK many links here that will answer some questions and help you out sharing stuff on one or more computer with one or more iPods. Good luck!
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes7
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304304
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
Using iPod with multiple computers
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61675
Managing content manually on iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61148
Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=776996&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=805256&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920
Patrick

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