LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CYAC SUBJECT HEADINGS
TENTATIVE MONTHLY LIST 01 CYAC


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CHILDREN'S SUBJECT HEADINGS
 
150
Abdominal pain    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2025050390]
 
450
UF Belly pain
 
450
UF Bellyache
 
450
UF Stomach pain
 
450
UF Stomachache
 
550
BT Pain
 
550
BT Symptoms
 
 
150
Nausea    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021060662]
 
053
RB150.N38 DELETE FIELD
 
053
RB150.N38 (Pathology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Gastrointestinal system--Diseases DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Vomiting DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Vomiting    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021060661]
 
550
BT Pathology DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Emetophobia DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Nausea DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Symptoms ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Alebrijes    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2026050008]
(A)
550
BT Folk art
 
 
150
Alpine ibexes    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2025050327]
 
053
QL737.U53 (Zoology)
 
450
UF Alpine ibex
 
450
UF Capra ibex
 
450
UF European ibex
 
450
UF European ibexes
 
550
BT Goats
 
550
BT Ibexes
 
680
When this heading is assigned, the second subject heading Goats is also assigned, e.g., 1. Alpine ibexes. 2. Goats.
 
 
150
Apathy    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2026050017]
 
450
UF Impassiveness
 
450
UF Indifference
 
450
UF Unconcern
 
550
BT Emotions
 
 
150
Baucis (Greek mythology) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021054336]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Baucis (Greek mythological character) (DLC)no2023108697.
 
 
150
Bellerophon (Greek mythology) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021055580]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Bellerophon (Greek mythological character) (DLC)n 2023006948.
 
 
150
Blushing    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021058577]
 
550
BT Erythema DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Nonverbal communication ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Brainstorming    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2026050023]
(A)
450
UF Brain storming
 
550
BT Creative thinking
 
550
BT Problem solving
 
 
150
Brotherliness    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021051467]
 
053
BJ1533.B7 (Ethics) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Brotherhood DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Fraternalism ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Solidarity ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Caracals    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2025050331]
 
053
QL737.C23 (Zoology)
 
450
UF Caracal
 
450
UF Caracal caracal
 
450
UF Desert lynx
 
450
UF Desert lynxes
 
450
UF Felis caracal
 
450
UF Lynx caracal
 
450
UF Lynx, Persian
 
450
UF Lynxes, Persian
 
450
UF Persian lynx
 
450
UF Persian lynxes
 
550
BT Cat family (Mammals)
 
550
BT Nocturnal animals
 
680
When this heading is assigned, the second subject heading Cat family (Mammals) is also assigned, e.g., 1. Caracals. 2. Cat family (Mammals)
 
 
150
Clouded leopards    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2025050332]
 
053
QL737.C23 (Zoology)
 
450
UF Clouded leopard
 
450
UF Clouded tigers
 
550
BT Cat family (Mammals)
 
 
150
Cruelty    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2026050015]
 
053
BJ1535.C7 (Ethics)
 
450
UF Brutality
 
550
BT Ethics
 
 
150
Cuchulain (Legendary character) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021057495]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Cú Chúlainn (Legendary character) (DLC)nb2020006993.
 
 
150
Digestion    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021054069]
 
550
RT Indigestion DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Nutrition DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Digestive system ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Belching    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021059374]
 
550
RT Gastrointestinal gas DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Digestion ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Symptoms ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Flatulence    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021054149]
 
053
RC862.F55 DELETE FIELD
 
053
RC862.F55 (Internal medicine) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Flatus ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Gastrointestinal system--Diseases DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Gastrointestinal gas DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Digestion ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Symptoms ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Gastrointestinal gas CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Intestinal gas    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021060574]
 
450
UF Gastrointestinal gas [Former heading]
 
450
UF Gases in intestines
 
550
BT Digestion
 
688
Heading change from Gastrointestinal gas to Intestinal gas in January 2026.
 
 
150
Indigestion    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2025050384]
 
053
RC827 (Internal medicine)
 
450
UF Dyspepsia
 
550
BT Digestion
 
550
BT Symptoms
 
 
150
Digestive system    [Not Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96005298 ]
 
053
QL856-QL867 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
053
QM301-QM35 (Human anatomy) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Alimentary system ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Digestive organs [Former heading] ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Organs (Anatomy) ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Digestive organs CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021060053]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the subject heading Digestive system (DLC)sj 96005298
 
 
150
Liver    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021054553]
 
053
QL867 (Comparative anatomy) DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL867 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
360
SA headings beginning with the word Hepatic DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Biliary tract DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Digestive system ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Endocrine glands ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Exocrine glands ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
681
Example under Glands DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Pancreas    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2025050198]
 
053
QL866 (Zoology)
 
053
QM353 (Human anatomy)
 
053
QP188.P26 (Physiology)
 
550
BT Abdomen
 
550
BT Digestive system
 
550
BT Endocrine glands
 
550
BT Exocrine glands
 
 
150
Erec (Legendary character) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021056249]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by an identical name heading (DLC)no2025076834.
 
 
150
Examinations    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021052480]
 
053
LB1762-LB1765 (Teachers) DELETE FIELD
 
053
LB2366-LB2367 (College) DELETE FIELD
 
053
LB3050-LB3060 (School) DELETE FIELD
 
053
LC1070-LC1071 (Professional education) DELETE FIELD
 
053
LB1762-LB1765 (Theory and practice of education) ADD FIELD
 
053
LB2366-LB2367 (Higher education) ADD FIELD
 
053
LB3050-LB3060 (Special aspects of education) ADD FIELD
 
053
LC1070-LC1071 (Types of education) ADD FIELD
 
360
SA subdivision Examinations under names of individual corporate bodies, educational institutions, and military services and under types of educational institutions for works discussing examinations given by those organizations; under classes of persons for works discussing examinations for those groups; and under names of individual persons and titles of works and under topical headings for works discussing examinations about those persons, titles, or topics DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Competitive examinations DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Educational tests and measurements DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered general works on examinations. Compilations of examination questions and answers are entered under Examinations--Questions. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered works on the measurement of knowledge, qualification, or ability. Works on the measurement of quality, function, or reaction are entered under Testing. ADD FIELD
 
681
Note under Testing ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Educational tests and measurements    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021051860]
 
450
UF Educational measurements DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Educational measurements and tests ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Examinations DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Examinations ADD FIELD
 
681
Notes under Grading and marking (Students) DELETE FIELD
 
681
Note under Grading and marking (Students) ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Psychological tests    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2021058343]
 
550
BT Testing DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Examinations ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Achievement tests    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021058838]
 
053
LB3060.3 DELETE FIELD
 
053
LB3060.3 (Theory and practice of education) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Scholastic achievement tests DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF School achievement tests DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Standardized tests ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Examinations DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Grading and marking (Students)    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021057778]
 
053
LB3051-LB3063 DELETE FIELD
 
053
LB3051-LB3063 (Theory and practice of education) ADD FIELD
 
450
UF Graded schools DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Marking (Students) DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Students--Grading and marking DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Marking and grading (Students) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Examinations--Interpretation DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Students--Rating of DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT School reports DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered works concerned solely with evaluation of academic achievement. Works concerned with testing student academic achievement and aptitudes are entered under Educational tests and measurements. Works on evaluating students on their total performance, including academic achievement, behavior, attitudes, interest, motivation, participation, etc., are entered under Students--Rating of. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered works concerned solely with evaluation of academic achievement. Works concerned with testing student academic achievement and aptitudes are entered under Educational tests and measurements. ADD FIELD
 
681
Notes under Educational tests and measurements; Students--Rating of DELETE FIELD
 
681
Note under Educational tests and measurements ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Excretory system    [Not Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp 96005432 ]
 
450
UF Excretory organs [Former heading] ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Excretory organs DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Organs (Anatomy) ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Constipation    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2025050383]
 
053
RC861 (Internal medicine)
 
450
UF Dyschezia
 
550
BT Defecation
 
550
BT Symptoms
 
 
150
Defecation    [Not Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021057528]
 
550
BT Intestines DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Feces DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Excretion ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Excretion    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2025050215]
 
450
UF Elimination (Physiology)
 
550
BT Physiology
 
 
150
Feces    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021057872]
 
053
QP159 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QP159 (Physiology) ADD FIELD
 
360
SA headings beginning with the word Fecal DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Dungs DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Faecal material DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Faecal matter DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Faeces DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Fecal material DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Scats (Feces) DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Stools (Feces) DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Stool (Feces) ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Defecation DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Excretory organs CANCEL HEADING    [sp 96005431 ]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the subject heading Excretory system (DLC)sj 96005432
 
 
150
Great Full Moon    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2025050301]
(A)
450
UF Daeboreum
 
450
UF Daldo
 
450
UF Full Moon Day
 
450
UF Jeongwol Daeboreum
 
450
UF Ogiil
 
550
BT Holidays
 
 
150
Guenevere, Queen (Legendary character) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021060372]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by an identical name heading (DLC)no2021025781.
 
 
150
Humanity    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2026050014]
 
053
BJ1533.H9 (Ethics)
 
550
BT Ethics
 
 
150
Humility    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021059838]
 
450
UF Humbleness ADD FIELD
 
550
RT Meekness DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Conduct of life ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Iced tea    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2026050024]
(A)
450
UF Ice tea
 
550
BT Beverages
 
550
BT Tea
 
 
150
Islamic calendar    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2026050026]
 
053
CE59 (Technical chronology)
 
450
UF Hijrī calendar
 
450
UF Muslim calendar
 
550
BT Calendar
 
 
150
Jaguarundis    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2025050334]
 
053
QL737.C23 (Zoology)
 
450
UF Herpailurus yagouaroundi
 
450
UF Jaguarondis
 
450
UF Jaguarundi
 
450
UF Otter-cats
 
450
UF Puma yagouaroundi
 
550
BT Cat family (Mammals)
 
680
When this heading is assigned, the second subject heading Cat family (Mammals) is also assigned, e.g., 1. Jaguarundis. 2. Cat family (Mammals)
 
 
150
Llorona (Legendary character) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021052946]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by an identical name heading (DLC)no2024007863.
 
 
150
Magarac, Joe (Legendary character) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021057742]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by an identical name heading (DLC)n 2022018588.
 
 
150
Nanabush (Legendary character) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021059127]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Nanabozo (Mythological character) (DLC)no2023098679.
 
 
150
Nausicaa (Greek mythology) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021058114]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Nausicaa (Greek mythological character) (DLC)no2024007905.
 
 
150
Paris (Legendary character) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021060400]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Paris (Mythological character) (DLC)nb2018008364.
 
 
150
Performance    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2025050395]
 
550
BT Work
 
 
150
Philemon (Greek mythology) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021054337]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Philemon (Greek mythological character) (DLC)no2023108698.
 
 
150
Polka dots    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2026050009]
(A)
550
BT Design
 
 
150
Pygmalion (Greek mythology) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021058426]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Pygmalion (Mythological character) (DLC)no2021078453.
 
 
150
Sabbath    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021051622]
 
450
UF Lord's Day DELETE FIELD
 
450
UF Seventh-day Sabbath ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Rest--Religious aspects--Christianity DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Rest--Religious aspects--Judaism DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Sunday DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Days ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Jewish calendar ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Christian calendar ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered works on the concept of a day of rest, including works on Seventh-Day or Saturday observance. Works on First-Day or Sunday observance of a day of rest are entered under Sunday. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered works on the seventh-day Sabbath or Saturday observance of a day of rest. Works on the first day or the week or Sunday observance of a day of rest are entered under Sunday. ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Sand cats    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2025050333]
 
053
QL737.C23 (Zoology)
 
450
UF Felis margarita
 
450
UF Sand cat
 
450
UF Sand dune cats
 
550
BT Burrowing animals
 
550
BT Cat family (Mammals)
 
550
BT Desert animals
 
680
When this heading is assigned, the second subject heading Cat family (Mammals) is also assigned, e.g., 1. Sand cats. 2. Cat family (Mammals)
 
 
150
Smith, Windwagon (Legendary character) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2021057230]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by the name heading Smith, Windwagon (Fictitious character) (DLC)n 2022058472.
 
 
150
Sunday    [May Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021055316]
 
053
BV107-BV133 DELETE FIELD
 
053
BV107-BV133 (Christian calendar) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Fasts and feasts DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Rest--Religious aspects--Christianity DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Sabbath DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Christian calendar ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered works on First-day or Sunday observance of a day of rest. Works on the concept of a day of rest, including works on Seventh-Day or Saturday observance, are entered under Sabbath. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered works on the first day or the week or Sunday observance of a day of rest. Works on the seventh-day Sabbath or Saturday observance of a day of rest, are entered under Sabbath. ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Testing    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2025050200]
 
680
Here are entered works on the measurement of quality, function, or reaction. Works on the measurement of knowledge, qualification, or ability of are entered under Examinations. Assign an additional heading for the types of animals, chemicals, materials, instruments, equipment, products, etc. being tested, if appropriate.
 
681
Note under Examinations
 
 
150
Urinary organs CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Urinary system    [Not Subd Geog] ADD GEOG    [sp2021057379]
 
053
QL872-QL875 (Zoology)
 
053
QM401-QM413 (Human anatomy)
 
053
QP248-QP250.8 (Physiology)
 
450
UF Renal system
 
450
UF Urinary organs [Former heading]
 
450
UF Urinary tract
 
550
BT Excretory system
 
688
Heading changed from Urinary organs to Urinary system in January 2026.
 
 
150
Kidneys    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021051788]
 
053
QL873 (Comparative anatomy) DELETE FIELD
 
053
QL873 (Zoology) ADD FIELD
 
360
SA headings beginning with the word Renal DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Urinary organs DELETE FIELD
 
550
RT Nephrology DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Urinary system ADD FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
681
Example under Glands DELETE FIELD
 
681
Note under Tissues DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Urine    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp2021060132]
 
053
QP211 DELETE FIELD
 
053
QP211 (Physiology) ADD FIELD
 
550
BT Kidneys DELETE FIELD
 
667
Machine-derived authority record. DELETE FIELD
 
 
150
Urination    [Not Subd Geog] CHANGE GEOG    [sp2021060110]
 
550
BT Urinary organs DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Excretion ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Winter counts    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2026050007]
(A)
450
UF Waniyetu wowapi
 
550
BT Indian calendar