Export iPhoto library to a different computer, without losing the keywords

i have about 3000 family photos on my computer, how do i export my entire library to another computer without losing the keywords/ratings?
i am trying to copy the my iPhoto library into the iPhoto library on my dads mac pro
cheers

quit iPhoto on both computers and connect the two computers together (network, firewire target mode, etc) - if the target computer has an iPhoto library that you want to save rename it (Dads iphoto library maybe) ad drag the iPhoto library form the pictures folder (the default location) of your computer to the pictures folder of your dad's - to switch between two libraries on a Mac launch iPhoto while depressing the option (alt) and use the select library option - or download iPhoto Library Manager to do it on the fly - and to be able to easily move photos between libraries
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