Apart from current staff, students, and alumni, other users are welcome to apply for appropriate Library privileges to become a member of the Lingnan University Library.
- Council and Court Members
- Dependents of Lingnan University Staff Members
- Affiliated Members (LIFE)
- Affiliated Members (Others)
- Long-serving Retired Staff
- Non-Lingnan JULAC Staff and Students
- Institutional Library Reader Card Users
- External Users
The application process is managed and approved by the University Librarian or their authorised delegates within 7 working days. Lingnan University Library reserves the right to grant access privileges, which may be revoked with minimal prior notice. Please note that payment of the application fee does not guarantee access, and no refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
🔐Due to licensing restrictions, access to Library subscribed e-resources or databases is only available for current Lingnan staff and students unless specified below. Applicants should check the user privileges before submitting the application.
| User Types | User Privileges | Fees |
|---|---|---|
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On-site access to the Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges | N/A |
| Application: Contact the Office of Council/Court Business and Governance Administration | ||
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Dependents of Lingnan University Staff Members
|
Reader: On-site access to the Library and facilities ONLY Borrower: On-site access to the Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges |
Reader: Free Borrower: $500 (Deposit) |
| Apply via myLingnan Portal | ||
|
Remote Access to Selected Databases | N/A |
|
On-site access to the Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges | N/A |
| Application: Hosting Department / Unit submit Application Form to the Library | ||
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Long-serving Retired Staff (Service Suspension effective from 1 August 2026, all new and renewal applications would not be accepted) |
On-site access to the Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges and access to Selected Databases | $500 (Deposit) |
|
Non-Lingnan JULAC Card Holders
|
Reader: On-site access to the Library and facilities ONLY Borrower: On-site access to the Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges |
Reader: $50 / Annual (Expires on 31 July every year) Borrower: N/A |
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First-time Activation: Register and activate access at the Service Counter (1/F Zone A)* with JULAC Card and physical student/staff card of your home library during our Regular Opening Hours. |
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Institutional Library Reader Cards Users
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On-site access to the Library and facilities ONLY | N/A |
| Application: Ask the corresponding library for details | ||
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Reader: On-site access to the Library and facilities ONLY Borrower: On-site access to the Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges |
Reader: $800 / Annual Borrower: $3,000 / Annual + $500 (Deposit) |
| Application: Submit the Application Form to the Library | ||
