docs: def readLipd(usr_path=""):
      """
      Read LiPD file(s).
      Enter a file path, directory path, or leave args blank to trigger gui.
  
      :param str usr_path: Path to file / directory (optional)
      :return dict _d: Metadata
      """
      global cwd, settings, files
      if settings["verbose"]:
          __disclaimer(opt="update")
      start = clock()
      files[".lpd"] = []
      __read(usr_path, ".lpd")
      _d = __read_lipd_contents()
      end = clock()
      logger_benchmark.info(log_benchmark("readLipd", start, end))
      return _d