Miller F. Whittaker Library

Academic Excellence: Miller F. Whittaker Library & Information Services

The Miller F. Whittaker Library (MFWL) is more than a place to study—it’s a hub for research, discovery, and innovation. The MFWL stands at the forefront of academic innovation as our newly designated Patent and Trademark Resource Center. More than a traditional library, it's a center of discovery where knowledge, technology, and collaboration converge. Your investment in the MFWL supports more than just a building, it empowers the next generation of innovators, researchers, and leaders. Every gift strengthens our ability to: a) expand our cutting-edge digital resources; b) enhance technology infrastructure; c) create dynamic learning environments; d) preserve and share scholarly works; and e) support student success at every level.

The Miller F. Whittaker Library will soon unveil a brand-new home; a space designed for the modern scholar. This state-of-the-art facility will feature: 1) Advanced research technologies and expanded digital collections; 2) flexible learning spaces designed to support both individual and collaborative work; 3) innovation spaces equipped for next-generation research; and 4) inclusive spaces that welcome our diverse campus community. Today’s libraries are more than just places for books; they are vibrant focal points of learning, creativity, and connection.

Your support can turn this vision into a lasting legacy. Join us in creating a cornerstone of academic excellence—one that will empower SC State and our broader community for generations. Every gift, no matter the size, fuels education, innovation, and the future of teaching, learning, research, and outreach at SC State and beyond. Together, we can build a library that inspires critical thinking, nurtures lifelong learning, and provides a welcoming, beautiful, collaborative, and safe environment for all.