Photos Keep Disappearing

Hi,
I've only recently started using iPhoto '08, and twice within the last week I've lost my library. As in, all the thumbnails are there, but when I click them I get that big exclamation point. So I'm now in the process of rebuilding the library again. I understand that this is because iPhoto has lost the connection between the thumbnail and the actual picture. My question is, Why? Why has this happened twice now and what can I do so that it doesn't keep happening? I have hit "Show Package Contents" on the iPhoto library before, but I haven't actually moved or changed anything. I haven't messed around with anything. It worked last night, and now it doesn't work today. Very frustrating. Any idea why this is happening?

The "!" problem happens when there's an interruption while iPhoto is writing to its database file, Library6.iPhoto. The tip at the end of my signature below describes an Automator workflow application that will copy that dB file to the Pictures folder. You can use it like you would the Save command in many other applications, often. iPhoto doesn't have to be closed to use it, only idle.
If you then experience another "!" problem just replace the dB file inside the iPhoto Library with the latest copy (that's why it's important to use it frequently). Put it in the dock and click on it after every import or change to a slideshow, book, etc.
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) 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. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. 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.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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