The Department for editing and processing archival material performs the tasks of editing, processing and describing archival material. The result of these procedures are ordered archival funds and collections, as well as information aids that allow users and archivists to easily navigate the material and find the requested data.

Employees of the Department also participate in solving user requests.

The Department also carries out basic procedures of material protection, including its proper disposal and equipping with appropriate archival packaging before placing it in storage.

Part of the staff performs the duties of custodian of the repository and monitors the storage conditions, including microclimatic conditions, in order to ensure its adequate and long-term protection.