LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CYAC SUBJECT HEADINGS
APPROVED MONTHLY LIST 02 CYAC (February 14, 2022)


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GENRE/FORM TERMS
 
 
CHILDREN'S SUBJECT HEADINGS
 
150
Anacondas    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021061741]
 
550
BT Aquatic reptiles ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Aquatic reptiles    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050022]
 
053
QL665.3-QL665.5 (Zoology)
 
450
UF Semi-aquatic reptiles
 
450
UF Semiaquatic reptiles
 
450
UF Subaquatic reptiles
 
450
UF Water reptiles
 
550
BT Aquatic animals
 
550
BT Reptiles
 
 
150
Bad breath    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021054197]
 
450
UF Breath, Offensive [Former heading] DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Breath, Offensive ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Respiratory organs--Diseases DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Respiratory system--Diseases ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Black spiny-tailed iguanas    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050004]
 
053
QL666.L25
 
450
UF Black iguanas
 
450
UF Black spiney-tailed iguanas
 
450
UF Common spiny-tailed iguanas
 
450
UF Ctenosaura similis
 
450
UF Spiny-tailed iguanas, Common
 
550
BT Iguanas
 
680
When this heading is used, the second subject heading Iguanas is assigned, e.g., 1. Black spiny-tailed iguanas. 2. Iguanas.
 
 
150
Cabinet officers    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021052228]
 
053
JK610-JK616 (United States) DELETE FIELD
 
053
JK610-JK616 (Political institutions and public administration (United States)) ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Cartoons and comics    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96004988 ]
 
053
NC1300-NC1764.8 (Drawing) ADD FIELD
 
053
PN6700-PN6790 (Literature) ADD FIELD
 
360
SA subdivision Cartoons and comics under headings for nonfiction works in comic book, comic strip, or cartoon form ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Cartoons and caricatures ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Comic strips ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Funnies ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Humorous illustrations ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Humorous pictures ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Illustrations, Humorous ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Manga (Comic books, strips, etc.) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Manhua (Comic books, strips, etc.) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Manhwa (Comic books, strips, etc.) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Pictures, Humorous ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Serial picture books ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Pictures ADD FIELD
 
680
For fictional cartoons and comics, an additional entry is made under the heading [topic]--Fiction. For nonfiction cartoons and comics, an additional entry is made under the heading [topic]--Cartoons and comics. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Animated television programs    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021055422]
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Cephalopods    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 96005006 ]
 
053
QL430.2-QL430.3 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL430.2-QL430.3 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Marine invertebrates ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Church work    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021058403]
 
550
BT Theology, Practical DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Theology ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Cnidarians    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021061730]
 
550
BT Aquatic invertebrates ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Cobras    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021053995]
 
053
QL666.O64 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL666.O64 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Poisonous snakes ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Comic book covers    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021061073]
 
550
BT Comic books, strips, etc. DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Magazine covers DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Cartoons and comics ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Periodicals ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Communicable diseases    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021051083]
 
360
SA individual communicable diseases, e.g. Q fever DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Contagion and contagious diseases [Former heading] DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Contagion and contagious diseases ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Community centers    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021061600]
 
550
BT Public buildings DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Playgrounds DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Recreation DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT School facilities--Extended use DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Buildings ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Copperhead CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Copperheads    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021055403]
 
053
QL666.O69
 
450
UF Agkistrodon contortrix
 
450
UF Copperhead [Former heading]
 
450
UF Eastern copperheads
 
550
BT Pit vipers
 
680
When this heading is used, the second subject heading Pit vipers is assigned, e.g., 1. Copperheads. 2. Pit vipers.
 
 
150
Coral snakes    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021057790]
 
053
QL666.O64 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL666.O64 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Poisonous snakes ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Corals    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021050672]
 
550
BT Marine invertebrates ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Coronavirus infections    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050013]
 
450
UF Coronavirus diseases
 
550
BT Virus diseases
 
 
150
Cycling    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021060191]
 
667
This heading is not valid for use on works of fiction. Fictional works are entered under the subject heading Bicycles and bicycling. DELETE FIELD
 
680
This heading is not valid for use on works of fiction. Fictional works are entered under the subject heading Bicycles and bicycling. ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Dictators    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96005296 ]
 
450
UF Tyrants ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Kings, queens, rulers, etc. DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Heads of state ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Drag bikes    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021053495]
 
550
BT Motorcycles, Racing DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Racing motorcycles ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Eastern diamondback rattlesnake CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021060871]
 
053
QL666.O69 (Zoology)
 
450
UF Crotalus adamanteus
 
450
UF Diamondback rattlesnakes
 
450
UF Eastern diamond-back rattlesnakes
 
450
UF Eastern diamondback rattlesnake [Former heading]
 
550
BT Rattlesnakes
 
680
When this heading is used, the second subject heading Rattlesnakes is assigned, e.g., 1. Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes. 2. Rattlesnakes.
 
 
150
Echinoderms    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 96005404 ]
 
053
QL381-QL385.2 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Metazoans ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Epidemics    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021053120]
 
360
SA individual epidemic diseases DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Pandemics DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
COVID-19 (Disease)    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021061594]
 
053
RA644.C67 (Public health) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF COVID19 (Disease) ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
680
When this heading is used on nonfiction works, the second subject heading Diseases is assigned, e.g., 1. COVID-19 (Disease) 2. Diseases. ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Influenza Pandemic, 1918-1919    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021053099]
 
450
UF Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 [Former heading]
 
450
UF Spanish Flu Epidemic, 1918-1919
 
450
UF Spanish Flu Pandemic, 1918-1919
 
450
UF Spanish Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919
 
450
UF Spanish Influenza Pandemic, 1918-1919
 
550
BT Pandemics
 
 
150
Executive power    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021056929]
 
053
JF251-JF314 DELETE FIELD
 
053
JF251-JF289 (Political science) ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Implied powers (Constitutional law) DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Fishes    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96005515 ]
 
053
QL614-QL639.9 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Fish ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Pisces ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Aquatic animals ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Vertebrates ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Fisheries ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Fishing ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Gila monsters    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021057899]
 
053
QL666.L247 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL666.L247 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Poisonous animals ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Green iguana CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Green iguanas    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021059326]
 
053
QL666.L25
 
450
UF Common green iguanas
 
450
UF Common iguanas
 
450
UF Green iguana [Former heading]
 
450
UF Iguanas, Common
 
450
UF Iguana iguana
 
550
BT Iguanas
 
680
When this heading is used, the second subject heading Iguanas is assigned, e.g., 1. Green iguanas. 2. Iguanas.
 
 
150
Iguana (Genus) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021060910]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is covered by the subject heading Iguanas (DLC)sp2021055202
 
 
150
Iguanas    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021055202]
 
053
QL666.L25 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL666.L25 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Iguanidae [Former heading] DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Iguana (Genus) [Former heading] ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Iguanidae ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Igaunids ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Squamata DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
681
Example under Black spiny-tailed iguanas; Desert iguanas; Green iguanas ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Komodo dragon CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Komodo dragons    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021052849]
 
053
QL666.L29
 
450
UF Komodo dragon [Former heading]
 
450
UF Komodo lizards
 
450
UF Komodo monitors
 
450
UF Varanus komodoensis
 
550
BT Monitor lizards
 
680
When this heading is used, the second subject heading Monitor lizards is assigned, e.g., 1. Komodo dragons. 2. Monitor lizards.
 
 
150
Light and darkness    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021061385]
 
550
BT Polarity DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Opposites ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Lizards    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021050663]
 
681
Example under Frilled lizards; Gila monsters; Komodo dragons; Leopard geckos; Mexican beaded lizards DELETE FIELD
 
681
Example under Frilled lizards; Gila monsters; Leopard geckos; Mexican beaded lizards ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Mambas    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021056958]
 
053
QL666.O64 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL666.O64 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Poisonous snakes ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Marine reptiles    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050021]
 
053
QL665.5 (Zoology)
 
450
UF Ocean reptiles
 
450
UF Sea reptiles
 
550
BT Aquatic reptiles
 
550
BT Marine animals
 
 
150
Mexican beaded lizards    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021057900]
 
053
QL666.L247 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL666.L247 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Poisonous animals ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Mollusks    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021054116]
 
450
UF Malacology ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Shellfishes DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Invertebrates ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Monarchy    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021055748]
 
550
RT Royalists DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Monitor lizards    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021056544]
 
681
Example under Komodo dragons ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Pandemics    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050025]
 
550
BT Epidemics
 
 
150
Parties    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96006010 ]
 
053
GV1205 (Children's parties) ADD FIELD
 
053
GV1470-GV1511 (General) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Children's parties ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Entertaining DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Entertaining ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Pit vipers    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021058858]
 
450
UF Crotalidae DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Viperidae ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Viperidae DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Poisonous snakes ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Snakes ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
681
Example under Copperheads; Water moccasins ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Play environments    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021061729]
 
450
UF Child play areas
 
450
UF Children's play areas
 
450
UF Children's play environments
 
450
UF Play areas
 
450
UF Play environment
 
550
BT Recreation areas
 
 
150
Playgrounds    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021050072]
 
360
SA names of individual playgrounds DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Community centers DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Polarity CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021058307]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is covered by the subject heading Opposites (DLC)sp2021050005
 
 
150
Good and evil DELETE GEOG    [sp2021052501]
 
550
BT Polarity DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Opposites ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Religious thought    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050023]
 
550
BT Religion
 
 
150
Presidents    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96006321 ]
 
053
JF255 (Political institutions and public administration (General)) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Presidency ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Kings, queens, rulers, etc. DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Heads of state ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Executive power ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Prime ministers    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96006324 ]
 
450
UF Chancellors (Prime ministers) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Chief ministers (Prime ministers) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF First ministers (Prime ministers) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Premiers (Prime ministers) ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Kings, queens, rulers, etc. DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Cabinet officers ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Heads of state ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Rattlesnakes    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021052975]
 
053
QL666.O69 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL666.O69 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
681
Example under Poisonous snakes; Timber rattlesnakes; Western diamondback rattlesnakes DELETE FIELD
 
681
Example under Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes; Poisonous snakes; Timber rattlesnakes; Western diamondback rattlesnakes ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Recreation centers    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021060324]
 
550
RT Recreation areas DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Respiratory organs CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021058039]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is covered by the subject heading Respiratory system (DLC)sj 96006057
 
 
150
Respiratory system--Diseases    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050014]
 
053
RC705-RC779 (Internal medicine)
 
053
RJ431-RJ436 (Pediatrics)
 
450
UF Respiratory diseases
 
 
150
Asphyxia    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021053344]
 
053
RA1071-RA1082 (Medical jurisprudence) DELETE FIELD
 
053
RC87.3 (First aid) DELETE FIELD
 
053
RA1071-RA1082.2 (Medical jurisprudence) ADD FIELD
 
053
RJ256 (Newborn infants) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Gases--Physiological effect DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Pulmonary manifestations of general diseases DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Respiratory organs--Diseases DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Violent deaths DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Gases, Asphyxiating and poisonous DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Respiratory system--Diseases ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Chest    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2022050019]
 
450
UF Thorax, Human
 
550
BT Anatomy
 
 
150
Death--Causes    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050018]
 
053
RA1063-RA1063.47 (Medical jurisprudence)
 
550
RT Autopsy
 
 
150
Lungs    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021052372]
 
053
QP121-QP124 (Physiology) DELETE FIELD
 
360
SA headings beginning with Pulmonary DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Respiratory organs DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Respiratory system ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Mouth    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021052992]
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Mouth--Diseases    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050017]
 
053
RC815-RC815.6 (Internal medicine)
 
053
RJ460-RJ463 (Pediatrics)
 
 
150
Respiratory infections    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2022050015]
 
053
RC740
 
450
UF Respiratory tract infections
 
450
UF Upper respiratory infections
 
450
UF Upper respiratory tract infections
 
550
BT Infection
 
550
BT Respiratory system--Diseases
 
 
150
School buildings    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021061338]
 
053
LB3205-LB3295 DELETE FIELD
 
053
LB3221 (Plans) DELETE FIELD
 
360
SA subdivision Buildings under names of schools, etc. DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Buildings, School DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Public buildings DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Buildings ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Sea anemones    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021057646]
 
550
BT Marine invertebrates ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Sea snakes    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021055162]
 
550
BT Marine reptiles ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Snakes    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96006119 ]
 
053
QL666.O6-QL666.O694 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Serpentes ADD FIELD
 
681
Example under Boa constrictors; Corn snakes; Racer snakes ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Social sciences    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021050737]
 
053
H DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Kings, queens, rulers, etc.    [Not Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96005838 ]
 
360
SA subdivision Kings, queens, rulers, etc. on nonfiction works under names of countries, cities, etc., and under ethnic groups ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Roman emperors DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Russian empresses DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Shahs DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Czars (Kings and rulers) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Indians--Kings and rulers ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Kings and rulers ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Tsars ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Tzars ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Viceroys ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Dictators DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Presidents DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Prime ministers DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Statesmen DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Courts and courtiers    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021052530]
 
053
GT3510-GT3530 (Court life) DELETE FIELD
 
053
GT3510-GT3670.5 (Court life) ADD FIELD
 
360
SA subdivision Court and courtiers under names of countries, cities, etc. DELETE FIELD
 
360
SA subdivision Court and courtiers on nonfiction works under names of countries, cities, etc. ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Kings and rulers DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Favorites, Royal DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Queens DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Kings, queens, rulers, etc. ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Heads of state    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96005652 ]
 
053
JF251-JF289 (Political science) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Heads of government ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Rulers ADD FIELD
 
450
UF States, Heads of ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Executive power ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Statesmen ADD FIELD
 
 
150
State, The    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021060332]
 
053
JC DELETE FIELD
 
053
JC11-JC607 (Political theory) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Sovereignty DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Political science DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Political science ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Sponges    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021052802]
 
053
QL370.7-QL374.2 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL370.7-QL374.2 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Aquatic invertebrates ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Statesmen    [May Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96006193 ]
 
550
RT Kings, queens, rulers, etc. DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Public officers ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Vehicles    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021050469]
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Water moccasins    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 96006362 ]
 
053
QL666.O69 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL666.O69 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Aquatic reptiles ADD FIELD
 
 
 
DEMOGRAPHIC GROUP TERMS