Consolidating Trial Libraries and Moving to External Drive

Okay, as usual, I am here because I want to do this right, and you folks usually know the best way!
Here's what I am trying to do:
1. Consolidate libraries: Currently, in Aperture (v. 3.0.3), I inadvertently have 3 libraries. They are the most current library, labeled "Aperture 3 Trial Library," which contains every picture I have taken since upgrading to Aperture 3, and two other libraries, labeled "Aperture Trial Library" and "Aperture Trial Library (1)," which are libraries from my initial trial of Aperture 2, which occurred about a week before the debut of Aperture 3. (Great timing on my part!) These last two libraries contain imports of my iPhoto library, which I have not used since.
I am not sure if the iPhoto libraries are managed or referenced in Aperture. I believe they are referenced, but don't know how to check. All other photos were imported directly into Aperture, and are stored in its library.
I would like to consolidate these libraries into one. And it would be great if it didn't have to be called "Aperture 3 Trial Library!"
2. Relocate Masters to an external drive: I have purchased a LaCie 1 Tb d2 Quadra external drive (understanding after the fact that there may be associated power cord issues). I would like to relocate ALL of the masters to this drive. I am unsure what this will mean for my previous iPhoto pictures, which is why I want to consolidate the libraries first.
I am not worried about using iPhoto at this point, and am willing to re-import the entire library to iPhoto if I ever need to switch back.
Right now, all I want to do is get one, clean library that has all of my photos in it, and all of the masters in one place on an external drive so that I know where everything is.
What is the best way to go about this? I'd like to get it done today, if possible.
Thanks.
Laura

Laura-
I have not personally moved Masters much so I will let others comment, or if you search old threads you should find info.
You did not discuss Referenced versus Managed Masters. IMO *create a Referenced-Masters-Library with the Library on the MB and the Masters on the external drive.* Separately fully back up original images prior to importing into Aperture.
Note that Vaults back up the Library but a Referenced-Masters Library does not have the Masters in it, so Masters must be separately backed up.
Good luck!
-Allen

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