Library volunteers can be regarded as a form of labor. Although they may not aim at salary, they voluntarily provide services for the library and undertake specific tasks and responsibilities. The work of volunteers is very important to the operation and service of the library, and usually provides support and auxiliary work for the library, such as helping to borrow and return books, sorting and maintaining books, and participating in publicity activities.

Although volunteer work does not aim at economic reward, it is usually protected by relevant laws and policies and has certain rights and responsibilities. For example, volunteers should enjoy reasonable safety and working conditions, and have the right to receive training and guidance to ensure that they can work safely and comfortably in the library.

It should be pointed out that the specific legal provisions and certification standards may vary from country to country. Therefore, when judging whether library volunteers are counted as labor, it is best to refer to local laws and policies to determine whether volunteers are protected by corresponding labor rights and interests.