Kethsana Muong
EPFL ENAC IA GR-ACM
SG 3313 (Bâtiment SG)
Station 15
1015 Lausanne
+41 21 693 62 21
Office: SG 3313
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Website: https://acm.epfl.ch/
Expertise
- Digital preservation workflows (Archivematica, PREMIS, METS)
- Metadata standards and interoperability (Linked Art, RDF, EAD, Dublin Core)
- Digital archive management and ingest processes
- Documentation and process modeling (Notion, MkDocs)
- Audiovisual archives and digitization
- Information architecture and accessibility of archival data
Mission
As a digital archivist at the Archives de la construction moderne (ACM), my mission is to ensure the long-term preservation, accessibility, and authenticity of digital archives. I develop and maintain workflows for digital preservation, support the integration of Archivematica and AtoM, and contribute to the sustainable management of the ACM’s digital heritage.
Current Work
I am currently leading the implementation of the digital preservation system Archivematica and its integration with AtoM for the ACM’s digital collections. My work focuses on developing sustainable workflows, documenting ingest procedures, and defining metadata standards to ensure interoperability and long-term access. I am also contributing to institutional guidelines for born-digital archives.
Since 2025, I have been a digital archivist at the Archives de la construction moderne (GR-ACM) at EPFL, where I am responsible for digital preservation and digital archive management. My role is to ensure the longevity of digital collections and to develop strategies for their long-term accessibility.
Before joining the ACM, I gained solid experience at the Archives of the City of Lausanne and the Swiss Film Archive, where I worked on collection management, digitization projects, and the processing of audiovisual archives. These experiences allowed me to develop cross-disciplinary skills combining technical expertise and a heritage-oriented approach.
During my bachelor's thesis, carried out in collaboration with Photo Elysée, I explored the interoperability and dissemination of cultural data through tools such as Linked Art and the semantic web. This project reinforced my interest in innovative technologies for cultural institutions.
Passionate about the challenges of preserving and promoting digital heritage, I am committed to contributing to the evolution of archival practices in a world of constant technological change.
Curriculum vitae
Professional experience
- Since 2025: Digital Archivist, Archives de la construction moderne (ACM), EPFL
- 2024: Archivist (mandate), Archives of the City of Lausanne
- 2019–2024: Assistant Librarian, Lausanne City Libraries
- 2021: Swiss Civilian Service, Swiss Film Archive
Skills
- Digital preservation (Archivematica, AtoM, PREMIS)
- Metadata management and interoperability (Linked Art, RDF, Semantic Web)
- Digitization workflows and audiovisual archives
- Project management and documentation (Notion, MkDocs, Gantt)
Languages
- French (native)
- English (professional proficiency)
- German (reading proficiency)
Professional interests
- Digital preservation strategies
- Linked data for cultural heritage
- Access and dissemination of archival collections
Education
Information Science
| Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Information Science
2021 – 2024
HEG - Genève
Directed by
René Schneider
Professionals experiences
Archivist
Archivist at the Archives de la construction moderne (ACM) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL).
Auxiliary
Mandate to the Archives of the City of Lausanne (AVL).
Assistant librarian
Assistant librarian position at the Lausanne City Libraries (Bibliothèques de la Ville de Lausanne - BAVL).
Civilian Serviceman
Swiss Civilian Service at the Research and Archiving Center of the Swiss Film Archive: Non-Film Department, Digital Heritage.