Photos not importing into Iphoto

I am consolidating a couple photo libraries. My default library opens fine. The other libraries I have exported to a folder on my desktop. I go to import photos from the desktop folder and everything seems to be fine. Import progress is shown, picture count goes up and I can see all the photos.
Once I exit Iphoto and reopen the pics are not there. I have done this a number of times and am wondering what is wrong.
The default location of my library is in my Users/Shared/Iphoto Library folder. I was told to keep them in that folder that way my wife and I could use the same library from different user accounts.
Thanks,
Don

The only way to merge Libraries is with the paid version ($20) of iPhoto Library Manager
You're just exporting files from one and importing to the other. You're missing metadata, versions, edit history and so on.
As to the problem described:
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
Regards
TD

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