Including: file collection, file arrangement, file value appraisal, file preservation, file cataloging and file retrieval, file statistics, file editing and research (see file literature compilation), file provision and utilization. The division of these eight tasks is relatively stable, not absolute. Some are divided into six links, and some are divided into two parts: basic work and utilization work: 1. Protect files from intentional destruction and protect file secrets from being stolen.
2. In order to better meet the needs of social use and serve the society.
3. Archives are the witness of history and reflect certain historical facts. It is not allowed to tamper with or modify them at will to maintain the authenticity of archives.
4. It is not only meaningful to the work and production of local units, but also meaningful to the whole society.
5. The file management system is one of the components of the national document information system, which plays an important role in the scientific and technological ability of the whole society and becomes the cornerstone of the social information system.