Itunes doesn't recognize iPhoto library - a short-term workaround

I'm having the same problem everyone else is - iPhoto has a library full of stuff. iPhoto 'sees' it, Keynote 'sees' it, Pages 'sees' it - iTunes doesn't! I have found a quick workaround for those photos I really need to have on my ipad right now! Export them out of iPhoto into a folder in the Pictures folder. iTunes lets you sync with iPhoto or photos in another place and it will sync just fine with photos in the folders (i.e., albums) in the Pictures Folder.
Until Apple releases a fix, this seems the simplest process for my need and maybe it'll help someone else in the short term.
Scott

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Try these in order - from best option on down...
1. Do you have an up-to-date back up? If so, try copy the library6.iphoto file from the back up to the iPhoto Library allowing it to overwrite the damaged file.
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