Supporting Scholarship Every Day
The Goethals Indian Library & Research Society is served by a dedicated leadership and professional team whose passion and commitment ensure the seamless preservation, stewardship, and accessibility of our invaluable collections.
Every day, our team bridges the gap between history and modern scholarship—safeguarding rare collections, assisting researchers from around the world, and fostering an environment of intellectual discovery, scholarly inquiry, and academic excellence.
The Goethals Team
Dr. Sacaria Joseph, S.J.
DirectorProvides overall academic and administrative leadership to the Library & Research Society, guiding its vision, research initiatives, heritage conservation, institutional collaborations, and strategic development.
Fr. Suresh Antony, S.J.
Executive CoordinatorCoordinates the Library's day-to-day programmes and administrative activities, supporting research initiatives, scholarly engagement, outreach, and the implementation of institutional projects.
Mr. Ranjit Naskar
Library Assistant
Mr. Avijan Mondal
Library AssistantTogether, Mr. Naskar and Mr. Mondal support the library’s mission by ensuring the preservation, organisation, accessibility, and continued modernisation of its collections, assisting researchers, and contributing to the efficient administration and day-to-day operations of the Goethals Indian Library & Research Society.
Our Mission
To provide a welcoming, research-oriented environment that empowers researchers while preserving and promoting our shared cultural and intellectual heritage.