In addition, educational attainment, employment status, economic status and the degree of stratification between groups in a particular community can contribute to social exclusion. Individuals may feel that they are excluded because they are a member of a group that they perceive to be excluded from society. Combating social exclusion involves understanding and working towards the elimination of the sources of exclusion. Reducing disparity, discrimination and disadvantage while recognising the value of diversity will enable individuals, communities and institutions to move toward a more inclusive society. Individuals are confident, resourceful and hopeful, and have opportunities to be enterprising and responsible.
Groups celebrate diversity through 'delighting in difference'.
The agenda for change requires interaction between individuals, society and institutions. By their very nature libraries and information services already embody the values necessary to contribute to a socially inclusive society. Libraries contribute to these priorities in an incomparable way. Their culture is unique. They engender accessibility, civility and enjoyment.