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.

• Szto Wai : Portraits of Lingnan University 1937-1944
  46 Watercolors and Sketches by Mr. Szto 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)
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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