How do i transfer iphoto library from a imac external drive to a notebook external drive

How do I transfer my iphoto library that is stored on an external hard drive for my imac to a macbook air external drive?

drag it intact from one drive to the other - be sure both driver are formatted Mac OS extended (journaled) and that they both are connected using a high speed wired connection like USB, FireWire or Thunderbolt
Then connect the new drive the the MBA and launch iPhoto on the MBA whild holding down the option key - use the resulting select library window to select the library on the external drive  --  always be positive that the EHD is available prior to launching iPhoto on the MBA
LN

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