I cannot access my iTunes library through other mac applications like iPhoto.

Since I've updated to 10.5 I cannot access to my iTunes library through other Mac applications like for instance iPhoto.
The application says that my itunes library is idle.
Also my screen saver used to show my albums covers yet now it doesn't show anything but n error message attestng that my library doesn't contain any album cover.
Can someone give me a clue since my library contains a cover for each song and is synchronizes with iTunes match?
Thank you for ANY help!

Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
Regards
TD

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