Iphoto '09 os x10.6.x screensaver

I'm running OS X10.6.8 on an Intel Mini and have iPhoto '09 installed. An attempt to integrate an iPhoto album into Screensaver (Sys. Prefs) fails. I don't see iPhoto displayed, only the default apple offerings. Clicking the "+" to select a folder has iPhoto library grayed out in Pictures folder. Sadly, this is a recent problem as the iPhoto link to Screensaver/Desktop photo worked in the past.

Do you see your iPhoto Library in other other applications in the Media Browser (iMovie, iWeb, Preview, Mail, Pages, ...) or not at all? If the Media Browser does not show it in any applications, repair your iPhoto Library with the Library First Aid: Launch iPhoto with both the command+option keys firmly held down and select "Repair database" from the First Aid panel.

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