[Purpose/significance] This paper intends to provide reference for the future development of China’s social science information work through studying the evolution,mission and historical development of China’s social science information work in depth.[Method/process] Through literature research,field visits and historical research methods,this paper systematically combs the historical development and current situation of social science information work in China,and summarizes the value,significance and functional characteristics of social science information work in China.[Result/conclusion] This paper summarizes the historical development,content and value characteristics of social science information work,and points out the future road of social science information work in China.