Downsampling Apple Lossless files for iPod

I googled convert lossless to MP3 the service cost a couple bucks but worked fine copy your current library and convert it so you still have the lossless files

In iTunes help section of your computer you can search and find:

“Save a copy of a song in a new file format“

(1) Choose iTunes>Preferences, click General and click Import Settings

(2) In the Import Using pop-up menu, choose the format you want to convert songs to and click OK to save settings.

(3)Select one or more songs in your library and choose File>Create New version>Create [format} Version.

The songs will be saved in it’s original format and the newly converted song appears in your library.

You can choose either version to sync with your iPod.

" ... wondering if anyone knows a script or piece of software to batch-downsize a music library to use on an iPod. I ripped all my CDs lossless ..."

JRiver Media Center can do that.