Lingnan Archives serves as the repository for the archival and historical records of the University. Below highlights few key collections.

• History of Lingnan University Collections
• Lingnan Alumni Papers
  • Lee Yuk Wang Records
  • Lee Sui Ming Records
• Archives Exhibits

Through the generous donation from Lingnan Foundation based in the United States, the University currently hold 2 key art collections with historical value to Lingnan University. Selective paintings have been used to support various events and also teaching activities.

• Szeto Wai : Portriaits of Lingnan University 1037-1944
  46 Watercolors and Sketches by Mr. Szeto Wai featuring the original campuses of Lingnan University within Guangdong, China during 1937-1944
• Lingnan School of Paintings (Scroll paintings from Lingnan Foundation)
  A collection of more than 120 scroll paintings primarily produced during 1940s by artists, including former leading members of the Guangdong National Painting Research Society (廣東國畫研究會)

The Library strives to build other unique and specialized collections to support teaching and research activities. Below highlighted few themed-collections:

• Collection on Prof. Ming K. Chan's Research
• Thai Collection
• Tuen Mun Heritage Image Database
• Oral History Project Of Contemporary Chinese Authors