A note that characterizes the file. In addition to a general descriptor (e.g., computer program, numeric or text), use field 516 for more specific information such as the form or genre of textual material (e.g., biography, dictionary or index). Enter general file data in the fixed-field element File (Type of Computer File).
1st Indicator
Display constant controller. A value that controls the generation of a display constant preceding the note.
Type of file. The value that generates the display constant Type of file:.
8
No display constant generated. The value that specifies that a display constant is not generated.
2nd Indicator
Undefined. The 2nd indicator position is undefined and contains a blank ( ).