LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SUBJECT HEADINGS
TENTATIVE MONTHLY LIST 10 LCSH 2 (October)


Send all comments on this list to the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs Division—Email: indigenousheadings@loc.gov by October 26, 2026

The proposed headings on this list are NOT YET APPROVED and not yet available for use in current cataloging.
"(A)" indicates pre-approved proposals for material in Priority 1. "(C)" indicates proposals submitted by libraries in the Subject Authority Cooperative Program (SACO).

 
 
LCSH TERMS
 
150
Ajilee (Navajo rite)    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 85003031 ]
 
550
BT Navajo Indians--Rites and ceremonies DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)--Rites and ceremonies ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Blessingway (Navajo rite)    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 93006699 ]
 
550
BT Navajo Indians--Rites and ceremonies DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)--Rites and ceremonies ADD FIELD
 
 
110
Harvard Chiapas Project CANCEL HEADING    [sp 85059128 ]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by an identical name heading (DLC)n 2026016602
 
 
150
Hogans    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 00005712 ]
 
550
BT Navajo Indians--Dwellings DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)--Dwellings ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Indian elders (Indigenous leaders) CANCEL HEADING    [sp2020005527]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by an the subject heading Elders (Indigenous leaders) (DLC)sh2020006331
 
 
150
Indian motorcycle CANCEL HEADING    [sp 85064982 ]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the subject heading is covered by an identical name heading (DLC)no2006099817
 
 
150
Indian tribal libraries CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Tribal libraries    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2014002646]
 
450
UF Indian libraries
 
450
UF Indian tribal libraries [Former heading]
 
550
BT Libraries
 
680
Here are entered works on libraries affiliated with Tribal governments.
 
 
150
Indian universities and colleges CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Tribal colleges and universities    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 94008954 ]
 
072
H 1151.5
 
450
UF Colleges, Indian
 
450
UF Indian colleges
 
450
UF Indian universities and colleges [Former heading]
 
450
UF TCUs
 
550
BT Universities and colleges
 
681
Note under Indigenous universities and colleges
 
 
150
Indians as mascots    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 00006248 ]
 
550
BT Racism in sports ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Indigenous universities and colleges    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2012000403]
 
680
Here are entered works on universities and colleges that focus on the education of Indigenous peoples. Works on universities and colleges that focus on the education of a specific ethnic group are entered under headings for universities and colleges of that ethnic group, e.g., Indian universities and colleges. DELETE FIELD
 
680
Here are entered works on universities and colleges that focus on the education of Indigenous peoples. Works on universities and colleges that focus on the education of a specific ethnic group are entered under headings for universities and colleges of that ethnic group, e.g., Tribal colleges and universities ADD FIELD
 
681
Note under Indian universities and colleges DELETE FIELD
 
681
Note under Tribal colleges and universities ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Kinaaldá (Navajo rite)    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 92005809 ]
 
550
BT Navajo Indians--Rites and ceremonies DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)--Rites and ceremonies ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Mountainway (Navajo rite)    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 97004686 ]
 
550
BT Navajo Indians--Rites and ceremonies DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)--Rites and ceremonies ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Navajo Indians CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Navajo (Indigenous people)    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 85090345 ]
 
053
E99.N3
 
450
UF Diné (Navajo)
 
450
UF Navaho Indians [Former heading]
 
450
UF Navajo Indians [Former heading]
 
450
UF Navajo Nation
 
550
BT Athapascan Indians
 
550
BT Ethnology--Southwest, New
 
681
Example under Indigenous peoples
 
688
Heading changed from Navajo Indians to Navajo (Indigenous people) in [month] [year].
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Agriculture CANCEL HEADING    [sp2008007131]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Agriculture, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Alcohol use CANCEL HEADING    [sp2008009116]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Alcohol use, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Alcohol use--Longitudinal studies CANCEL HEADING    [sp2008009117]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Alcohol use--Longitudinal studies, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Antiquities CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010103553]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Antiquities, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Biography CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010103554]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Biography, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Books and reading CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010004523]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Books and reading, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Dwellings CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Navajo (Indigenous people)--Dwellings    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 00005713 ]
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Economic conditions CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010103557]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Economic conditions, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Education CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010103559]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Education, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Fiction CANCEL HEADING    [sp2008108356]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Fiction, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Folklore CANCEL HEADING    [sp2008108359]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Folklore, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Government relations CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010103556]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Government relations, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Juvenile fiction CANCEL HEADING    [sp2008108360]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Juvenile fiction, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Juvenile literature CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010103560]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Juvenile literature, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Land tenure CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010103558]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Land tenure, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Music CANCEL HEADING    [sp 85090347 ]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Music, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Politics and government CANCEL HEADING    [sp2010103555]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Politics and government, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Religion CANCEL HEADING    [sp2008108361]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because --Religion is a free-floating form subdivision under ethnic groups for which individual subject authority records are not made.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Relocation CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Navajo (Indigenous people)--Relocation    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2001000191]
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Rites and ceremonies CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Navajo (Indigenous people)--Rites and ceremonies    [sp 85090348 ]
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Social life and customs CANCEL HEADING    [sp2008108362]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because --Social life and customs is a free-floating form subdivision under ethnic groups for which individual subject authority records are not made.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians--Treaties CANCEL HEADING    [sp 93008481 ]
 
682
This authority record has been deleted because the heading is replaced by the heading Navajo (Indigenous people)--Treaties, a heading for which a subject authority record is not made because it uses a free-floating subdivision.
 
 
150
Navajo Indians in art CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Navajo people in art    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp 97002707 ]
 
 
150
Navajo Indians in literature CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Navajo people in literature    [Not Subd Geog]    [sp 94006822 ]
 
 
150
Navajo Indians with disabilities CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Navajo people with disabilities    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 93007472 ]
 
450
UF Navajo handicapped [Former heading]
 
450
UF Navajo Indians--Handicapped [Former heading]
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)
 
550
BT People with disabilities--Southwest, New
 
 
150
Navajo Long Walk, 1863-1867    [sp2001002053]
 
550
BT Navajo Indians--Relocation DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)--Relocation ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Night Chant (Navajo rite)    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 95005411 ]
 
550
BT Navajo Indians--Rites and ceremonies DELETE FIELD
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)--Rites and ceremonies ADD FIELD
 
 
150
Older Navajo Indians CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Older Navajo people    [May Subd Geog]    [sp 93006366 ]
 
450
UF Navajo aged [Former heading]
 
450
UF Navajo Indians--Aged [Former heading]
 
450
UF Navajo older people
 
450
UF Older people, Navajo
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)
 
550
BT Older people--Southwest, New
 
 
150
Urban Navajo Indians CHANGE HEADING
 
150
Urban Navajo people    [May Subd Geog]    [sp2016000160]
 
450
UF Navajo Indians--Urban residence [Former heading]
 
450
UF Urban Navajo Indians [Former heading]
 
550
BT City dwellers--Southwest, New
 
550
BT Navajo (Indigenous people)
 
680
Here are entered general works on Navajo people living in urban areas. This heading may be divided geographically by names of individual regions, countries, states, etc. Works on Navajo people living in individual cities, city regions, or metropolitan areas are entered under the heading Navajo (Indigenous people) with the appropriate geographic subdivision.
 
688
Heading changed from Navajo Indians--Urban residence to Urban Navajo Indians in May 2022. Heading changed from Urban Navajo Indians to Urban Navajo people in 2026.