Originally the Learning Exchange was built on IntraLibrary software[8] and access restricted to students and staff of the higher educational institutions in Scotland engaged in teaching social work.

Subsequently the Learning Exchange was added to the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) portfolio of content accessible via Athens Eduserve.

Examples include: In 2006, Iriss began recording research seminars and other events as an effective and inexpensive way of capturing and sharing knowledge.

Iriss collaborated with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and other stakeholders to create The Knowledge Management Strategy for the Social Services which was derived from Changing Lives.

A Champions Network has been established to foster links between Iriss and social services workforce in both the statutory and voluntary sectors.

blog[23]) to urge public bodies to open up access to social media and trust professional staff to act responsibly.