How to move photos from one library to another?

Hi,
I currently have 2 libraries and I want to move photos from one library into the other.
How do I have to proceed?
Thx
A

We're thinking of adding a library copy feature soon.  Hoping you can share some info here to help us understand how this might best work fo you.   Here's a few questions I have:
- What do you use the 2 libraries for?
  - Why do you want to copy?
  - Do you have albums, favorites, and comments associated with the photos?  Do you want them copied?
Anything else that you are hoping to accomplish here?
Thanks in advance,
Peter

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