Another iPhoto import question

Hi all. I'm new to the iMac and all of the applications. I've been reading up adn getting familiar with my iMac and I'm loving it. I plan on using iPhoto and had a question about importing my photos.
On my PC, I would use a card reader to copy the pics to a folder that would basically be my negatives. Then I would organize them into folders based on the year and then the date I took them. For example, I had a folder in My Documents called Canon/2007/20071031 Halloween. I would eventually take the "negatives" and save them to a DVD for archiving once I had enough to fill a DVD. Ok, to be honest, I'm behind on the DVD burning process.
I watched lots of the iLife tutorial on iPhoto and I like how they manage the photos. Seems like it will make my life easier. Since I'm used to using a card reader, I would still like to do it that way instead of connecting my camera (unless I get talked out of it). My printer has a built in card reader that I planned on using. Is it possible to import them that way? I haven't been able to find anything on importing with a card reader. Also, what's the best way to archive off my "negatives" just in case. I don't want to lose any of my pics.
Thanks

Rinker:
You can import from a card reader into iPhoto. It will act just like a camera being connected if you want it to. You use Image Capture's preferences to set what application to open, if any, when a camera is connected.
FWIW, I use a card reader to upload from the memory card to a folder on the desktop. I name the folder with the date and brief description of the shoot. (I always reformat the card with the camera after each upload and upload after each shoot). When that folder is imported into iPhoto the Event gets named with the title of the folder. That saves me having to rename the event later on. Also, if desired, I can rename the files in that folder with R-Name so that each image file's name is unique and not the default name given by the camera. I use the capture date in the international format, YYYY-MM-DD-halloween-001.jpg, etc. This allows for excellent search and sort capability both within and outside of iPhoto.
Then after importing into iPhoto I copy that folder to my external HD that stores the source files, i.e. digital negatives and delete it from the desktop. Hope this has been of some help to you. This way I have two copies of the original file, one on the external and the other in iPhoto. iPhoto does not touch the original when it does its editing. It makes a modified version of it for that purpose.
Happy Holidays
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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