How do I unlock iPhoto Library?

Hi,
I upgraded to iPhoto 11 and now when I open the iPhoto Library I get this message:
" Caution, The Iphoto Library is on a locked volume.  Reopen iPhoto when you have read/write access, or reopen iPhoto with the Option Key held down to choose another library".
How do I unlock the volume?
Thank you
VPH

Set Ownership to be ignored as Terence suggested:
If that doesn't do the trick download  BatChmod  and drag the library into it's window.  Set the settings as shown below and apply.
OT

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