This document discusses collaboration in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It defines the 4IR as technological developments that blur physical, digital, and biological spheres by integrating cyber-physical systems, the internet of things, big data, cloud computing, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The 4IR is evolving exponentially and will significantly impact work, education, services and leisure. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration for addressing challenges of the 4IR and provides examples of collaborative tools and makerspaces in libraries that can facilitate collaboration in this new digital age.