Media Resource Centre

The Cardinal Gracias Media Resource Centre (CGMRC) has a special collection of books, periodicals and audio-visual material on Media and Social development issues. CGMRC serves a wide category of clientele both internally and externally. Its vast pool of literature and multimedia material in Media Communications persuades you to make the most of the facilities.

As communicators it is right that we not only familiarize ourselves with the various media at our disposal, but that we also keep abreast with the contemporary happenings that use the media.

History

The Cardinal Gracias Media Resource Centre (CGMRC), formerly the Media Resource Centre had its origin as the Media Library in 1971. Beginning with an admirable collection of 600 book titles specializing in the media, it grew to become the city's best media library with resources extending into audio visuals and documentations, warranting a change of name.

In 1991 its collection boasted of over 6000 book titles, 1000 audio visual titles and a documentation centre referred to by its users making it the city's best Media Resource Centre.

With the seed money from a generous donor, the library originally on the second floor has been expanded into its new "avatar": Cardinal Gracias Media Resource Centre. Situated on the ground floor of the XIC building this new space keeps records in print, audio-visuals and electronic forms and will service not just XIC students but college under-grad BMM students as well.

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Membership

  • Membership is open to all XIC students, Staff and Faculty members.
  • The Reference facility is open to other Students and Researchers, on payment of a nominal fee.
  • We also offer Annual Membership to Alumni.

Library Timings

  • Monday to Saturday - 10.00 am to 7.30 pm

Rules for Issue and Return

  • Library Materials for Students:
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    Resources Limit on Loans No. of Days *No. of Reissues **Fine per day
    Books 3 10 2 5
    Magazines/Journals 2 10 - 5
    Audio Visuals 2 1 - 20
  • Library Materials for Faculty:
    Resources Limit on Loans No. of Days
    Books (General) 4 20
    Books (Reference) 2 10
    Magazines/Journals 4 10
    Audio Visuals 2 1

    *Books can be reissued by sending the request through:
    Tel: 022-2262 1366/1639
    Email: aparna@xaviercomm.org
    IOPAC: Click here

    **Saturday, Sunday and Holidays are counted for fine

General Rules

  • Identity card is mandatory when you visit library.
  • Silence has to be maintained at all times in the library.
  • Eatable and drinks are not allowed inside the library.
  • Use of mobile inside the library is prohibited.
  • Reference books and Journals / Magazines will not be issued; but are available for study within the Library.
  • In case a member wish to bring his/her personal reading resources to the library premises; he/she has to inform the library staff and seek permission for the same.
  • Readers should not mark / tear/misuse/damage the reading material/library property. If found so he/she will be charge for replace/pay full value for the loss and may lead to debar from library.
  • On leaving the Library, users are required to show books and other items being taken out of the Library.
  • The library staff on duty has the right to request a user to leave the Library premises if he/she is found to be violating any of the library rules.

Feedback

Suggestions

  • Students and faculty members can recommend the library resources through the iOPAC.

Contact Info

  • Xavier Institute of Communications
    St. Xaviers College Campus, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
    Tel: 022-22621366/1639 | aparna@xaviercomm.org

    Aparna Bagwe - Librarian
    Nayana Karvir - Assistant Librarian
    Reborn Dias - Library Assistant