VuFind® 11.0 Released

Version 11.0 of the VuFind® Open Source discovery software has just been released. This major release includes several significant new features, many smaller improvements and fixes, and important infrastructural improvements to ensure the long-term compatibility and maintainability of the software.

Some key additions and changes:

• New self-service features for users: online payment of fines, and review and management of comments, ratings and tags.

• New optional third-party service integrations: Cloudflare Turnstile, ProQuest Federated Search Gateway and Zotero Web Library.

• A redesigned and improved “Channels” feature to drive serendipitous discovery.

• A streamlined, more flexible, and more consistent upgrade experience.

• Completely modernized (using Doctrine) database code.

• Audit event logging support.

• API key support for built-in APIs.

• Improved compatibility with PHP 8.4.

Questions about the new release or VuFind® in general can be directed to Demian Katz, the chair of the VuFind® Project Management Committee and the Director of Library Technology at Villanova University. The software and its documentation may be found at https://vufind.org.