Choose iPhoto Library for iTunes to sync

I have a shared iPhoto library so it can be accessed by multiple accounts on my iMac. I want to sync my photos with my iPhone, but when iTunes opens it finds an old iPhoto Library (that has been deleted) and it says there are 0 photos to sync.
I've gone under the "Choose Folder..." option, but I cannot choose my iPhoto Library from there.
How can I make iTunes see the correct iPhoto library so I can sync my photos to my phone like I want?

I have a shared iPhoto library so it can be accessed by multiple accounts on my iMac.
How is that set up?
Can other apps access iPhoto? For instance, iMovie?
Regards
TD

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