diff --git a/archivist/apps/api/permissions.py b/archivist/apps/api/permissions.py
index 0ebdc6b..34961f9 100644
--- a/archivist/apps/api/permissions.py
+++ b/archivist/apps/api/permissions.py
@@ -13,3 +13,10 @@ class AdminOnly(permissions.BasePermission):
     def has_permission(self, request, view):
         return check_admin(request.user)
 
+
+class AdminOnlyOrReadOnly(permissions.BasePermission):
+    def has_permission(self, request, view):
+        if request.method in permissions.SAFE_METHODS:
+            return True
+        return check_admin(request.user)
+