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 seven (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.
| User Types | User Privileges | Fees |
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Onsite access to Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges | N/A |
| Application: Contact the Office of Council/Court Business and General Administration | ||
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Dependents of Lingnan University Staff Members
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Reader: Onsite access to Library and facilities ONLY Borrower: Onsite access to Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges |
Reader: Free Borrower: $500 (Deposit) |
| Apply via myLingnan Portal | ||
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Remote Access to Selected Databases | N/A |
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Onsite access to Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges | N/A |
| Application: Hosting Department / Unit submit Application Form to Library | ||
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On-site access to Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges and access to Selected Databases | $500 (Deposit) |
| Application: Contact Human Resources Office; Renew every 2 years | ||
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Non-Lingnan JULAC Card Holders
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Reader: Onsite access to Library and facilities ONLY Borrower: Onsite access to Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges |
Reader: $50 / Annual (Expires on 31 July every year) Borrower: N/A |
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Application: Activate access at 1/F Service Counter with JULAC Card and your physical LU Student / Staff Card
Special Note: Due to the high demand for study areas during the revision week and examination period, the Library will limit the entry of JULAC Card holders (students only) from other UGC-funded Universities from 17 Nov to 22 Dec 2025. Details could be found here.
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Institutional Library Reader Cards Users
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Onsite access to Library and facilities ONLY | N/A |
| Application: Ask the corresponding library for details | ||
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Reader: Onsite access to Library and facilities ONLY Borrower: Onsite access to Library and facilities with Checkout Privileges |
Reader: $800 / Annual Borrower: $3,000 / Annual + $500 (Deposit) |
| Application: Submit Application Form to Library | ||