Space used is double what I have in library

In my library, I only have 3.61 GB worth of stuff. When I plug my ipod in, the space used it about double that, 7.29 GB. Is it saving everything twice, and is there a way to fix this? Thank you so much for any help!
I forgot to add that I did just use my ipod to transfer my music from my computer to a new computer. Could this be causing the problem?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
I forgot to add that I did just use my ipod to
transfer my music from my computer to a new computer.
Could this be causing the problem?
This is most likely the cause. This may have happened: you added the music on the iPod to the computer and left it on the iPod, using more space. Then iTunes added all that music back onto the iPod.
Either way, if the music is on your computer, restore your iPod...
Restore the iPod
And then reupdate your music onto the iPod. It should be using the correct amount of space.
btabz

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