513 Type of report and period covered (R)

First and second indicators
# Undefined
Subfields
a Type of report (NR)
b Period covered (NR)
6 Linkage (NR)
Description/Instructions
Field 513 contains a note that provides information on the type of report and the period covered by the report. For serials, only subfield $a is usually given.
Editing instructions
1. Do not input a period at the end of the field.
Subfields

$a Type of report.
Subfield $a contains the type of report as found on the Report Documentation page (Department of Commerce Optional Form 272) (e.g., annual report, interim report, quarterly report, etc.)
513 ## Quarterly technical progress report
513 ## Annual report
$b Period covered.
Subfield $b contains the period covered. This information cannot be given in serial records unless the serial is complete in one issue.
$6 Linkage.
For instructions on the use of subfield $6, see Field 880.
Related fields, etc.
027, 088, 536