Using Jquery tools (tabs + slideshow) with Drupal core causing javascript problems

Hello there,
I am having a problem using a theme that was purchased by a co-worker. The theme they bought has a small slideshow at the top of the page. It is used on every page and it is controlled by the jquery tabs+slideshow components of the jquery tools suite. The script also includes the jquery library itself which causes some problems since Drupal already has the jquery code included. When i remove the script specified by the theme, my javascript errors go away but so does the slideshow (since the tabs code is gone). The errors i am having include not being able to process the ajax requests when using views, or having the split summary at cursor box (the top half) visible but disabled on all posts. I tried to go to the jquery tools site and generate a script that only included the tabs and slideshow components (without the actual jquery) and it doesn't work. I am not sure if the versions aren't compatible or what. It only works if i generate a script that has the jquery core included. Anybody know how i can get around this w/o taking out the slideshow component of the theme? Thanks.