Moving iphoto library from dead computer to my Macbook

I searched the topic and I gather I just copy the iphoto library from one computer to the other. The first computer (G5 imac) just died and I want to transfer the photos from my back-up drive to my other computer (Macbook). Most of my pictures were in the imac but there are a few in the macbook. I only want one library. Do I need to trash the library in the Macbook before I copy the one from my G5 Imac? I believe that most of the few in the Macbook are duplicates in any case.
Jerry

If you don't want to deal with multiple libraries you can use the paid version of iPhoto Library Manager to merge the two into one and keep all metadata, albums, etc. intact.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: The new rebuild option in iPhoto 09 (v. 8.0.2), Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" makes this tip obsolete.

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