Why is my iPhoto library no longer an option for Screen Saver in Mavericks?

My Screen Saver no longer pulls random photos from my selected iPhoto library. When I went into System Preferences --> Screen Saver I no longer see iPhoto folders as a Screen Saver option. Was a change made with Mavericks? When I try to select my Pictures -> iPhoto Library from the Screen Saver it is greyed out.
Thanks!

There are no drivers.  I didn't have to install anything the first time around, there's nothing on the website that mentions OSX support.

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