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A table of contents is a list of the chapters, sections, or other divisions of a book or other publication, along with the page numbers on which they begin. Tables of contents are often included at the beginning of a book or other publication and provide a summary or overview of the work’s structure and organization. In a library context, a table of contents may be used to help users locate specific sections or chapters of a book, or to understand the overall structure and content of the work. Tables of contents are often included in library catalogs and databases, along with other bibliographic information, to help users understand the content and focus of the work.

There are many different types of tables of contents that may be used in books or other publications, and the specific type of table of contents used may depend on the needs and preferences of the author or publisher. Some common types of tables of contents include:

1. Hierarchical table of contents: This type of table of contents includes a list of the major divisions of the work, such as chapters, sections, or parts, as well as any subheadings or sub-sections within those divisions.
2. Detailed table of contents: This type of table of contents includes a more detailed list of all the sections, subheadings, and other divisions of the work, along with the page numbers on which they begin.
3. Outline table of contents: This type of table of contents includes a summary or outline of the major divisions of the work, rather than a complete list of all the sections and subheadings.
4. Numbered table of contents: This type of table of contents includes a list of the divisions of the work, along with numbering or lettering to indicate the hierarchical structure of the work.
5. Unnumbered table of contents: This type of table of contents includes a list of the divisions of the work, but does not include numbering or other indicators of hierarchy.
6. Partial table of contents: This type of table of contents includes only a selection of the divisions of the work, rather than a complete list.

The specific type of table of contents used may depend on the needs and preferences of the author or publisher, as well as the length and complexity of the work.