IPhoto library sharing

Is there a way of setting up a library or file within iPhoto, so that I can access the photos within it easily from another application.
Basically I am using lightroom for manipulation of my photos but iPhoto for cataloging. Therefore if I could set up a default file within iPhoto and then drag the good photos that I want to adjust into it and then access them easily from within lightroom.
Any pointers are gratefully appreciated.
Mac book pro   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

I'm glad it worked.
One tip: it used to bother me that with this workflow, I could not tell which photos I had edited. So I added a key word for edited photos. I also add a comment to edited photos for quick identification. If I want all my edits pulled together, I can simply create a Smart Album for them. You could create one keyword for photos that you plan to edit, and another for after you edit. It might have a similar effect to what you were requesting in your original question.

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    Message was edited by: jfaughnan

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