Will changing iPhoto library name affect my photos?

I want to change the name of my iPhoto library from 'Samsung HDD' (in the picture) to other name. I'm going to change it via Finder -- by using Get Info and rename it, is this the right method? And will this affect my photos?
Thanks in advances.

no - but backup first and after changing the iPhoto library name you have to depress and hold he option key, launch iPhoto and select the libraqry withits new name
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