How can I create a separate iphoto library on the same computer (imac)

My present iphoto site has about 2000 pix on it. Now I want to create a separate iphoto site on my imac with separate pix and access. How do I do this?
Thanks,
Ed

Launch iPhoto with the Option key held down and click on the Create New... button.
To change libraries just launch iPhoto with the Option key held down and double click on the library in the window you want to use .
OT

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pajagsfan wrote:
Can I create more than one library on the same computer? Just got an ipod for my wife but didn't want her to have to use my library to sync to, so I thought I created another library for her. When I deleted my albums from her library the disappeared from mine. (I think?)
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https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
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What you mean by 'share'.
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