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Molly Brownfield

Legal Preservation & ChatGPT


Molly: Hello ChatGPT. I am writing a blog post this month for LIPA, the Legal Information Preservation Alliance and thought it might be fun to have a conversation with a chatbot as the topic. Can you tell me what you know about LIPA and what we do in a paragraph or two?

ChatGPT: Sure, LIPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving legal information in all forms, including print, digital, and audiovisual. LIPA works to ensure that valuable legal information is accessible to the public, scholars, and practitioners for both current and future generations. LIPA offers resources and expertise to libraries, archives, and other organizations to help them preserve and provide access to legal information. Additionally, LIPA advocates for policies that promote the preservation and accessibility of legal information, such as the digitization of historical legal materials and the development of best practices for preservation.


Molly: Thank you! Can you explain why preservation of legal information is important?

ChatGPT: Absolutely! Preservation of legal information is critical for a number of reasons. First, legal information is an essential component of the rule of law. Without access to legal information, individuals, businesses, and governments cannot make informed decisions or comply with legal requirements. Legal information includes statutes, case law, regulations, and other legal documents that provide guidance on how to interpret and apply the law. Second, legal information serves as a historical record of our society's laws and legal processes. Preserving legal information ensures that future generations can understand and learn from the evolution of our legal system over time. Third, as more legal information is created in digital formats, there is a risk that this information may become lost or inaccessible over time due to technological obsolescence, data corruption, or other issues. Preserving legal information in a variety of formats and ensuring its long-term accessibility is therefore critical to maintaining an accurate and comprehensive record of our legal system.Overall, preserving legal information is essential to upholding the rule of law, understanding our legal history, and ensuring that legal information remains accessible to all.


Molly: Thanks! Can you summarize in one paragraph why law librarians should consider becoming members of LIPA?

ChatGPT: Absolutely! Law librarians should consider becoming members of LIPA because the organization offers a wealth of resources and expertise for preserving legal information. As a member of LIPA, law librarians gain access to a network of professionals working in the field of legal preservation, as well as educational resources and best practices for preserving legal information in all formats. Additionally, LIPA offers opportunities for professional development and advocacy for policies that promote the accessibility and preservation of legal information. By becoming a member of LIPA, law librarians can help ensure that legal information remains accessible and available to all, both now and in the future.


Molly: Great! One last thing - can you provide a link to LIPA's website?

ChatGPT: Sure! Here is the link to LIPA's website: https://lipalliance.org/

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