Hello, everyone (and please forgive the cross-posting) –
VuFind® 11.0 has been released today – this is quite a large release, with significant new features and a lot of modernization. See below for the official press release. You can also watch my video highlighting what’s new and changed here:
https://vufind.org/wiki/videos:vufind_11.0_-_what_s_new_what_s_changed
As always, please feel free to reach out with questions, problems or suggestions!
- Demian
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VuFind® 11.0 Released
Villanova, Pennsylvania - November 24, 2025 - 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.
Contact:
Demian Katz
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Villanova University
Falvey Library
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
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