SCIS Subject Headings
SCIS Subject Headings is a comprehensive controlled vocabulary developed specifically to provide subject access in library catalogues in Australian and New Zealand schools. Both SCIS Subject Headings and Schools Online Thesaurus terms are used by SCIS Cataloguing Agencies when selecting or devising appropriate subject access for resources added to the SCIS database.
SCIS Subject Headings may be used by library staff in schools to assist in conforming to SCIS standards when assigning subject headings to local resources. It can also be used by other organisations or services that require a controlled vocabulary specifically designed for the subject analysis of educational and curriculum materials.
Additions and revisions to SCIS Subject Headings are announced quarterly in the Connections newsletter. For a detailed explanation of these revisions, see the quarterly subject heading lists. Users are encouraged to 
propose new subject headings.
Reasons to subscribe to SCIS Subject Headings
- access an up to date list of SCIS Subject Headings
- simple to use with fast searching capabilities
- time saved as no need to update a print version
- all staff can access the product at the same time
- terms and phrases regularly updated to reflect changes in society, technology, trends and attitudes
- extensive cross referencing from non-allowed to allowed terms and from allowed terms to related terms
- detailed easy to use guidelines
- includes subject headings specific to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
Free trial
Library staff are welcome to request a 
free 5 day trial of SCIS Subject Headings.
Subscribing to SCIS Subject Headings
SCIS Subject Headings customers pay an annual subscription fee of $44 inc GST ($40 international schools). The subscription is based on a calendar year and expires in December.
Before subscribing read the Licence Agreement and the Terms and conditions of sale.
Complete a SCIS order form and send it to Education Services Australia. An invoice will be sent with details on how to access and use SCIS Subject Headings.
What's new
SCIS Authority Files updated
SCIS Authority Files Edition 1 2010 are now available to all current subscribers. More information is available on SCIS Authority Files page.
SCIS blog
For regular updates of library and SCIS news and information, take a look at our blog at http://scis.edublogs.org/. Recent posts include information about the publication of RDA later this year and how to use RSS feeds to support professional development in your school.
Website catalogue records
We will soon be introducing a quick new way for you to preview and order website catalogue records. In the meantime, monthly website lists are available from Special Order Files.
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