Although now somewhat dated (it was published in 2005), this paper by John Vincent does give an introduction to the role that libraries can play in community cohesion, tackling social exclusion, and other key policy areas.
“Diversity and Inclusion in the School Library” (“Key Issues for School Librarians” series)
Written by Barbara Band, this new “Key Issues” booklet (no.10 in the series) looks at the importance of diversity and inclusion: “A