IPhoto vs Photo multiple libraries

The Yosemite upgrade eliminated iPhoto and replaced it with Photos app, how do I use the multiple libraries that I previously set up in iPhoto?  When I opened the Photos app after the upgrade it gave the option to choose a library, but not multiple ones.  Now what?  How do I switch to and use multiple libraries in Photos?

After I figured that out about the multiple libraries I have a new headache. I wonder if this is your issue as well? I can't sync one library for ex. work library to my ipad and my creative library to my iphone. The only option I am provided is to sync the main system.library Photo.app library which is my personal library.
I created 3 libraries initially using iphoto Library Manager. I wrote and asked them if they would be creating software or changing theirs to address this issue.  I am disgusted with this role out. Nowhere was I told to merge all my libraries in order to have access while syncing. I have over 100gb so I created a work, creative, and personal library.
I back up on an external. I am not going back to the cloud as I don't need ALL my photos on ALL my devices, just my desktop. The cloud did not offer me the options I needed.  I spent a whole workday trying to gain back some usability for my work library. I am completely updated in all areas.
I don't need "moments" I need dates and I need descending order, plus key commands and not three steps to do what was one in iPhoto. Ready to chuck it all and look elsewhere (Lightroom- perhaps) as this is costing me money and time from work. I keep filling out feature requests to no avail or help via searches on the internet.
I hope someone has figured out how to sync the additional libraries Photo.app allows for, if not, then why give the user the option?

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