Transfer songs from older library to current library

Hello
I have songs on my 2nd Generation model 1GB Shuffle that are associated with a library that is no longer usable due to computer reformat.
How, or can I, transfer the non purchased songs from the Shuffle, to my current iTunes library?
When I connect the Shuffle with iTunes, the list of songs show but they are all greyed out and I can't seem to do anything with them.
The computer i'm using that I have iTunes installed on (desktop PC ) is authorized under my Apple ID.
I know I can sync the Shuffle with my current library but that would mean losing all the songs on the Shuffle which I don't want to happen.
Also don't want to import all the non purchased songs from the various CD's that were used to get them in the library in the first place.
Thanks

Did you have the "copy to itunes folder" turned on when you put them in the library?
You need to make sure the music files are on the new PC's hard drive, not staying on the USB stick.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iTunesWin/7.6/en/15308.html

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