Using iPod & iPod Shuffle on Same Computer

I have had my IPod for over a year and recently received an IPod Shuffle. I would like to use both on the computer that I currently have iTunes installed on, but can't figure it out:(
When I attempt to install the software for iTunes, it brings up all my information from my Ipod...Help!!!
1. Do I even need to install iTunes again? To me it looks like the same disk that came w/my iPod a year ago.
2. If I do need to install the disk, do I enter my iPod Shuffle's information in there? Therefore, removing my iPod information?
3. Will I lose any of my music that is already loaded in my Libary on iTunes?
Sorry for asking the basic 101 of apple but I couldn't find anything about this on the website or discussions.

Nikki,
Welcome to the discussions. All you need is the most recent version of the iPod updater. You don't need to reinstall iTunes.
Using two iPods with One Computer and check this link out: Natalie Beresford, "Multiple iPods/iTunes Installations", 04:04am Nov 26, 2004 CDT
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