本文对民族地方文献所具备的民族性、地域性、历史资料性和鲜明的时代性,以及资政、励志、存史的三大作用,进行了较为详细的阐述。并围绕民族地方文献的征集范围和开发利用的方法、手段作了论述,提出了民族地方文献工作的重点和发展方向。 This article elaborates on the nationality, geography, historic information and distinctive modernity of the national and local literature, as well as the three major functions of capitalism, inspirational motivation and preservation of history. The paper also discusses the scope of collection of national and local documents and the methods and means of development and utilization, and puts forward the emphasis and development direction of national and local literature work.