Established in 1978, the Provincial/Territorial Public Library Council acts as a forum where provincial and territorial public library agencies share experience, information, skills and resources. It facilitates the coordination of cross-jurisdictional initiatives and serves as a point of contact with national library organizations and the federal government. The PTPLC is made up of Directors that report to Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers responsible for public libraries, which report to the Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for public libraries in each of their jurisdictions.