diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 45837724..7c2e667a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ java-util
 
 Helpful Java utilities that are thoroughly tested and available on [Maven Central](https://central.sonatype.com/search?q=java-util&namespace=com.cedarsoftware). 
 This library has <b>no dependencies</b> on other libraries for runtime.
-The`.jar`file is `260K` and works with`JDK 1.8`through`JDK 21`.
-The '.jar' file classes are version 52 (`JDK 1.8`).
+The`.jar`file is `290K` and works with `JDK 1.8` through `JDK 22`.
+The `.jar` file classes are version 52 `(JDK 1.8)`
 ## Compatibility
 
 ### JPMS (Java Platform Module System)
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Both of these features ensure that our library can be seamlessly integrated into
 To include in your project:
 ##### Gradle
 ```groovy
-implementation 'com.cedarsoftware:java-util:2.11.0'
+implementation 'com.cedarsoftware:java-util:2.12.0'
 ```
 
 ##### Maven
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ implementation 'com.cedarsoftware:java-util:2.11.0'
 <dependency>
   <groupId>com.cedarsoftware</groupId>
   <artifactId>java-util</artifactId>
-  <version>2.11.0</version>
+  <version>2.12.0</version>
 </dependency>
 ```
 ---
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Included in java-util:
 - **[CompactCILinkedMap](/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/CompactCILinkedMap.java)** - A small-footprint, case-insensitive `Map` that becomes a `LinkedHashMap`.
 - **[CompactCIHashMap](/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/CompactCIHashMap.java)** - A compact, case-insensitive `Map` expanding to a `HashMap`.
 - **[CaseInsensitiveMap](/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/CaseInsensitiveMap.java)** - Treats `String` keys in a case-insensitive manner.
-- **[LRUCache](/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/LRUCache.java)** - A thread-safe LRU cache implementing the full Map API, managing items based on usage.
+- **[LRUCache](/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/LRUCache.java)** - Thread-safe LRU cache which implements the Map API.  Supports "locking" or "threaded" strategy (selectable).
 - **[TrackingMap](/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/TrackingMap.java)** - Tracks access patterns to its keys, aiding in performance optimizations.
 - **[SealableMap](/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/SealableMap.java)** - Allows toggling between sealed (read-only) and unsealed (writable) states, managed externally.
 - **[SealableNavigableMap](/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/SealableNavigableMap.java)** - Extends `SealableMap` features to `NavigableMap`, managing state externally.
diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 151a41d1..183a246d 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 ### Revision History
+* 2.12.0
+  * `LRUCache` updated to support both "locking" and "threaded" implementation strategies. 
 * 2.11.0
   * `LRUCache` re-written so that it operates in O(1) for `get(),` `put(),` and `remove()` methods without thread contention. When items are placed into (or removed from) the cache, it schedules a cleanup task to trim the cache to its capacity.  This means that it will operate as fast as a `ConcurrentHashMap,` yet shrink to capacity quickly after modifications.   
 * 2.10.0
diff --git a/pom.xml b/pom.xml
index 5d80af63..21609eda 100644
--- a/pom.xml
+++ b/pom.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <groupId>com.cedarsoftware</groupId>
     <artifactId>java-util</artifactId>
     <packaging>bundle</packaging>
-    <version>2.11.0</version>
+    <version>2.12.0</version>
     <description>Java Utilities</description>
     <url>https://github.com/jdereg/java-util</url>
 
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
         <version.junit-jupiter-params>5.10.2</version.junit-jupiter-params>
         <version.mockito-junit-jupiter>4.11.0</version.mockito-junit-jupiter>
         <version.assertj-core>3.26.0</version.assertj-core>
-        <version.json-io>4.24.0</version.json-io>
+        <version.json-io>4.25.0</version.json-io>
         <version.agrona>1.21.2</version.agrona>
 
         <!-- Build maven-***-plugins -->
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/LRUCache.java b/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/LRUCache.java
index 0a3d92cc..002c0a40 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/LRUCache.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/cedarsoftware/util/LRUCache.java
@@ -17,23 +17,53 @@ public enum StrategyType {
         LOCKING
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Create a "locking-based" LRUCache with the passed in capacity.
+     * @param capacity int maximum number of entries in the cache.
+     * @see com.cedarsoftware.util.cache.LockingLRUCacheStrategy
+     */
+    public LRUCache(int capacity) {
+        strategy = new LockingLRUCacheStrategy<>(capacity);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Create a "locking-based" OR a "thread-based" LRUCache with the passed in capacity.
+     * <p>
+     * Note: There is a "shutdown" method on LRUCache to ensure that the default scheduler that was created for you
+     * is cleaned up, which is useful in a container environment.
+     * @param capacity int maximum number of entries in the cache.
+     * @param strategyType StrategyType.LOCKING or Strategy.THREADED indicating the underlying LRUCache implementation.
+     * @see com.cedarsoftware.util.cache.LockingLRUCacheStrategy
+     * @see com.cedarsoftware.util.cache.ThreadedLRUCacheStrategy
+     */
     public LRUCache(int capacity, StrategyType strategyType) {
-        this(capacity, strategyType, 10, null, null);
-    }
-
-    public LRUCache(int capacity, StrategyType strategyType, int cleanupDelayMillis, ScheduledExecutorService scheduler, ForkJoinPool cleanupPool) {
-        switch (strategyType) {
-            case THREADED:
-                this.strategy = new ThreadedLRUCacheStrategy<>(capacity, cleanupDelayMillis, scheduler, cleanupPool);
-                break;
-            case LOCKING:
-                this.strategy = new LockingLRUCacheStrategy<>(capacity);
-                break;
-            default:
-                throw new IllegalArgumentException("Unknown strategy type");
+        if (strategyType == StrategyType.THREADED) {
+            strategy = new ThreadedLRUCacheStrategy<>(capacity, 10, null, null);
+        } else if (strategyType == StrategyType.LOCKING) {
+            strategy = new LockingLRUCacheStrategy<>(capacity);
+        } else {
+            throw new IllegalArgumentException("Unsupported strategy type: " + strategyType);
         }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Create a "thread-based" LRUCache with the passed in capacity.
+     * <p>
+     * Note: There is a "shutdown" method on LRUCache to ensure that the default scheduler that was created for you
+     * is cleaned up, which is useful in a container environment.  If you supplied your own scheduler and cleanupPool,
+     * then it is up to you to manage there termination.  The shutdown() method will not manipulate them in anyway.
+     * @param capacity int maximum number of entries in the cache.
+     * @param cleanupDelayMillis int number of milliseconds after a put() call when a scheduled task should run to
+     *                           trim the cache to no more than capacity.  The default is 10ms.
+     * @param scheduler ScheduledExecutorService which can be null, in which case one will be created for you, or you
+     *                  can supply your own.
+     * @param cleanupPool ForkJoinPool can be null, in which case one will be created for you, you can supply your own.
+     * @see com.cedarsoftware.util.cache.ThreadedLRUCacheStrategy
+     */
+    public LRUCache(int capacity, int cleanupDelayMillis, ScheduledExecutorService scheduler, ForkJoinPool cleanupPool) {
+        strategy = new ThreadedLRUCacheStrategy<>(capacity, cleanupDelayMillis, scheduler, cleanupPool);
+    }
+
     @Override
     public V get(Object key) {
         return strategy.get(key);
@@ -51,7 +81,7 @@ public void putAll(Map<? extends K, ? extends V> m) {
 
     @Override
     public V remove(Object key) {
-        return strategy.remove((K)key);
+        return strategy.remove(key);
     }
 
     @Override
@@ -71,12 +101,12 @@ public boolean isEmpty() {
 
     @Override
     public boolean containsKey(Object key) {
-        return strategy.containsKey((K)key);
+        return strategy.containsKey(key);
     }
 
     @Override
     public boolean containsValue(Object value) {
-        return strategy.containsValue((V)value);
+        return strategy.containsValue(value);
     }
 
     @Override
@@ -106,7 +136,14 @@ public int hashCode() {
 
     @Override
     public boolean equals(Object obj) {
-        return strategy.equals(obj);
+        if (this == obj) {
+            return true;
+        }
+        if (obj == null || getClass() != obj.getClass()) {
+            return false;
+        }
+        LRUCache<?, ?> other = (LRUCache<?, ?>) obj;
+        return strategy.equals(other.strategy);
     }
 
     public void shutdown() {