Is my iPhoto library in the correct folder?

iphoto 11-9.4.3
Hello
I was wondering if below was the correct location for my iPhoto library folder? if not , how do I correct it, if I can at all?
I have no idea how it got renamed (iPhoto library copy) either, can that be corrected? if so how?
the only noticeable issue I am having is it takes about 10-15 seconds for iPhoto to open and close.
I wanted to back up my iPhoto library on a ext HD that is how i noticed this.(I probable did this on my last attempt to back it up)
below is what is in my pictures folder.
Thanks

Old Toad, Terence Devlin, léonie,
Thanks so much for your help,
its backing up to time machine now (looks like it is doing a brand new back up, all 64 GB) and iPhoto opened up like it was untouched.
It is great having people here that put in the time and effort to help out. I will follow you guys for future information.
I forgot to ask, Should I bother changing the name of the "iPhoto library copy" back to iPhoto library?
I thought I read somewhere in one of these iPhoto discussions never to change that name??
CHEERS!

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