DSpace 10.0 is due to be released in May/June 2026. This major release is the first (of two) to include features from DSpace-CRIS in order to achieve a merger of both products. This presentation will discuss the new features and improvements arriving to the DSpace platform that arrive in 10.0, including those coming from DSpace-CRIS. These new features include an audit trail, ability to customize URL paths for items, authority framework enhancements, etc. The exact set of features released with version 10.0 will be announced in April/May. We'll briefly discuss the ongoing maintenance releases for 9.x, 8.x and 7.6.x, including the end to support for 7.6.x with the release of 10.0. In addition, we will provide an overview of the DSpace and DSpace-CRIS merger process, including the roadmap towards completing the merger in the DSpace 11.0 release, due in May/June 2027. With a view to supporting the ongoing development of DSpace, we'll conclude by providing ways that individuals can contribute to these upcoming releases, along with ways that institutions can support DSpace by becoming a member.
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